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Distance from Bishops to Mowbray

Bishops to Mowbray is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 950.2 km in roughly 10 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bishops → Mowbray
Road distance
950.2 km
590.5 mi • 513.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
831.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 57 min
Return: 21 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,590.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,598.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,772.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,786.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,098.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,108.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,338.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,357.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,761.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,774.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,076.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,101.36
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mowbray
16.2°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.4°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
8%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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950.2 km 10 hrs 57 min
Start Bishops
Finish Mowbray
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bishops
    0.7 km
  2. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    409.8 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right towards N1
    73.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    68.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  13. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Berkley Road
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards M16
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.7 km
  18. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway
    2.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Durban Road
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Saint Peter's Road
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
475.3 km
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 28 min • 5 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bishops → Mowbray
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Bishops, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Mowbray, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bishops → Mowbray
Bishops Origin postcode
Not available
Mowbray Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
577.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
657.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
711.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mowbray → Bishops
Bishops ↔ Mowbray
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Bishops to Pretoria Related trip
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Bishops to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint
475.3 km
Total: 950.2 km
Midpoint 475.3 km
950.2 km 10 hrs 57 min
Destination Mowbray -33.94833, 18.47417

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 950.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,900.5 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 475.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint -32.27977, 22.70089
End -33.94833, 18.47417
Destination services

Available in Mowbray

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mowbray
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Mowbray
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Mowbray
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Mowbray
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mowbray
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Mowbray
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Mowbray
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bishops from Mowbray? +
Bishops is about 950.2 km from Mowbray by road.
How long does it take from Bishops to Mowbray? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bishops to Mowbray 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 Bishops to Mowbray? +
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 Bishops to Mowbray? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,590.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,598.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,772.02 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,786.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Mowbray? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Beaufort
From Bishops To Mowbray
: Cape Town
From Bishops To Mowbray
: Maitland
From Bishops To Mowbray
Muizenberg
From Bishops To Mowbray
Black River Parkway
From Bishops To Mowbray
Liesbeek Parkway
From Bishops To Mowbray

Route Locations

Start area
Bishops, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mowbray, Western 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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 577.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 657.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 711.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 673.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 807.4 km

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