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Distance from Vredendal to Bishops

Vredendal to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 787.7 km in roughly 10 hrs 12 min.

N Vredendal → Bishops
Road distance
787.7 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
685.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 12 min
End point
Bishops
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
612 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,504.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,510.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,831.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,843.21
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,984.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,992.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,417.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,432.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,611.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,622.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,180.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,200.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
63° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
243° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.6794, 18.4922
End coords Destination point
-28.7484, 24.7659
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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787.7 km 10 hrs 12 min
Start Vredendal
Finish Bishops
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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.4 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  4. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    6.8 km
  5. Continue straight
    18.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Residential Street
    118.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    21.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    221.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Daniel
    1.0 km
  15. Turn right
    146.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Market Street
    245.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  22. Continue make a U-turn onto Bishops
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Bishops → Vredendal Vredendal to Johannesburg Vredendal to Pretoria Vredendal to Cape Town Vredendal to Durban Johannesburg to Bishops Pretoria to Bishops Cape Town to Bishops
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
393.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 6 min • 5 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
56.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
131.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
42.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bishops
06:52 – 17:41
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,292.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R157.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,465.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vredendal -31.67944, 18.49222
Midpoint
393.7 km
Total: 787.7 km
Midpoint 393.7 km
787.7 km 10 hrs 12 min
Destination Bishops End: Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 787.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,575.4 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 393.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.67944, 18.49222
Midpoint -30.95747, 22.16203
End -28.74840, 24.76592
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Bishops
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
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Questions 9
How far is Vredendal from Bishops? +
Vredendal is about 787.7 km from Bishops by road.
How long does it take from Vredendal to Bishops? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vredendal to Bishops in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Vredendal to Bishops? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Vredendal to Bishops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,504.06 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,510.30 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,831.86 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,843.21 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vredendal to Bishops? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Daniel
From Vredendal To Bishops

Route Locations

Start area
Vredendal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bishops, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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