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Distance from Worcester to Bishops

Worcester to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 844.9 km in roughly 9 hrs 43 min.

N Worcester → Bishops
Road distance
844.9 km
525.0 mi • 456.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
743.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 43 min
Return: 19 hrs 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,414.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,421.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,575.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,588.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,866.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,874.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,078.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,095.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,455.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,467.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,735.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,757.45
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 43 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 58 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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844.9 km 9 hrs 43 min
Start Worcester
Finish Bishops
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Russell Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Baring Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto High Street
    3.1 km
  4. Turn right
    353.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  15. Continue make a U-turn onto Bishops
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N12
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N12 N12 N12 N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
422.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 51 min • 4 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Worcester → Bishops
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Worcester
Destination area Arrival
Bishops, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Worcester → Bishops
Worcester Origin postcode
Not available
Bishops Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
472.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
606.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
551.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bishops → Worcester
Worcester ↔ Bishops
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Worcester -33.64624, 19.44593
Midpoint
422.6 km
Total: 844.9 km
Midpoint 422.6 km
844.9 km 9 hrs 43 min
Destination Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 844.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,689.7 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 422.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.64624, 19.44593
Midpoint -31.93325, 23.03816
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
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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 Worcester from Bishops? +
Worcester is about 844.9 km from Bishops by road.
How long does it take from Worcester to Bishops? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester to Bishops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,414.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,421.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,575.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,588.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Worcester 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Worcester
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 472.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 606.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 551.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 568.5 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 702.0 km

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