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Distance from Bishops to Waltham Way

Bishops to Waltham Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 963.2 km in roughly 11 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bishops → Waltham Way
Road distance
963.2 km
598.5 mi • 520.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
839.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 10 min
Return: 22 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,612.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,620.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,796.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,810.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,127.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,137.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,370.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,389.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,799.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,812.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,118.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,143.75
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 25 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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963.2 km 11 hrs 10 min
Start Bishops
Finish Waltham Way
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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
    3.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    8.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto Prince George Drive
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Dick Burton Street towards Plumstead
    1.1 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.9 km
  19. Turn left onto Main Road
    1.3 km
  20. Turn right onto Kendal Road
    0.4 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kendal Road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Kendal Road
    0.5 km
  23. Turn left onto Owen Drive
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Barlinka Way
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left onto Bell Way
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Newton Drive
    0.0 km
  27. Turn left onto Waltham Way
    0.1 km
  28. 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
481.8 km
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 35 min • 5 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bishops → Waltham Way
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Bishops, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Waltham Way, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bishops → Waltham Way
Bishops Origin postcode
Not available
Waltham Way 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
590.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
670.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
724.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Waltham Way → Bishops
Bishops ↔ Waltham Way
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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
481.8 km
Total: 963.2 km
Midpoint 481.8 km
963.2 km 11 hrs 10 min
Destination Waltham Way -34.03320, 18.45123

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 963.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,926.5 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 481.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint -32.30868, 22.64077
End -34.03320, 18.45123
Destination services

Available in Waltham Way

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Waltham Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Waltham Way
4
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Waltham Way
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Waltham Way
6
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Waltham Way
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Waltham Way
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bishops from Waltham Way? +
Bishops is about 963.2 km from Waltham Way by road.
How long does it take from Bishops to Waltham Way? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bishops to Waltham Way 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 Waltham Way? +
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 Waltham Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,612.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,620.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,796.24 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,810.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Waltham Way? +
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 Waltham Way
: Cape Town
From Bishops To Waltham Way
: Maitland
From Bishops To Waltham Way
Muizenberg
From Bishops To Waltham Way
Black River Parkway
From Bishops To Waltham Way
Kromboom Parkway
From Bishops To Waltham Way
Plumstead
From Bishops To Waltham Way
Barlinka Way
From Bishops To Waltham Way
Bell Way
From Bishops To Waltham Way

Route Locations

Start area
Bishops, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Waltham Way, 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: 590.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 670.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 724.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 686.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 820.4 km

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