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Distance from Ackermans Mahikeng to Bishops

Ackermans Mahikeng to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 364.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Ackermans Mahikeng → Bishops
Road distance
364.7 km
226.6 mi • 196.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
332.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 17 min
Return: 8 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R610.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R613.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R680.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R685.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R805.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R809.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R897.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R904.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,059.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,064.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,180.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,190.29
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 17 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 32 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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364.7 km 4 hrs 17 min
Start Ackermans Mahikeng
Finish Bishops
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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Continue
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Shippard Street
    0.6 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Vryburg Road
    156.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Moffat Street
    69.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    63.0 km
  11. Turn right
    71.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  15. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
182.8 km
North West to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 8 min • 2 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Northern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ackermans Mahikeng → Bishops
North West to Northern Cape
Start area Origin
Ackermans Mahikeng, North West
Destination area Arrival
Bishops, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ackermans Mahikeng → Bishops
Ackermans Mahikeng Origin postcode
Not available
Bishops Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
North West to Northern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
71.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
7.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
88.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bishops → Ackermans Mahikeng
Ackermans Mahikeng ↔ Bishops
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ackermans Mahikeng -25.85742, 25.63854
Midpoint
182.8 km
Total: 364.7 km
Midpoint 182.8 km
364.7 km 4 hrs 17 min
Destination Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Northern Cape
One-way road span 364.7 km
Return-cycle span 729.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 182.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.85742, 25.63854
Midpoint -27.16052, 24.74753
End -28.74840, 24.76592
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Bishops
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
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Questions 9
How far is Ackermans Mahikeng from Bishops? +
Ackermans Mahikeng is about 364.7 km from Bishops by road.
How long does it take from Ackermans Mahikeng to Bishops? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ackermans Mahikeng to Bishops in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ackermans Mahikeng 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 Ackermans Mahikeng to Bishops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R610.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R613.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R680.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R685.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ackermans Mahikeng to Bishops? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Ackermans Mahikeng, North West
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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 71.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 7.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 88.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 203.2 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 221.9 km

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