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Distance from Bishops to Somerset

Bishops to Somerset is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 490.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bishops → Somerset
Road distance
490.4 km
304.7 mi • 264.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
431.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 45 min
Return: 11 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R820.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R824.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R914.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R921.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,083.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,088.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,206.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,216.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,425.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,431.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,587.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,600.44
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 0 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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490.4 km 5 hrs 45 min
Start Bishops
Finish Somerset
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  1. Head on Bishops
    0.0 km
  2. Continue sharp right onto Bishops
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  5. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  9. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    24.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    18.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff
    0.4 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  20. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left
    0.0 km
  22. Turn right
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.3 km
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 52 min • 2 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bishops → Somerset
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Bishops, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bishops → Somerset
Bishops Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
197.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
214.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
117.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Somerset → Bishops
Bishops ↔ Somerset
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint
245.3 km
Total: 490.4 km
Midpoint 245.3 km
490.4 km 5 hrs 45 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 490.4 km
Return-cycle span 980.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint -27.11123, 26.06983
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

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 Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 9
How far is Bishops from Somerset? +
Bishops is about 490.4 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Bishops to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bishops to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bishops to Somerset? +
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 Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R820.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R824.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R914.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R921.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates 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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Towns along the route

Transvaal
From Bishops To Somerset
Western Bypass
From Bishops To Somerset
: cliff
From Bishops To Somerset
Honeydew
From Bishops To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area
Bishops, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Somerset, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 197.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 214.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 117.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 251.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 347.5 km

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