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Distance from Zonnebloem to Bishops

Zonnebloem to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 951.5 km in roughly 10 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Zonnebloem → Bishops
Road distance
951.5 km
591.3 mi • 513.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
832.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 58 min
Return: 21 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,592.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,600.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,774.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,788.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,101.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,111.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,341.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,360.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,765.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,778.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,080.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,105.55
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bishops
15.1°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.8°C
Day range High / low
H 27° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
30%
Wind 10m wind speed
18 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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951.5 km 10 hrs 58 min
Start Zonnebloem
Finish Bishops
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vogelgezang Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Hanover Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Searle Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Upper Warwick Street
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Warwick Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Queens Road
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  8. Turn left onto Sussex Street
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Albert Road
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Lower Church Street
    0.5 km
  11. Take the ramp straight
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    460.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  17. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  23. Continue make a U-turn onto Bishops
    0.1 km
  24. 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
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
475.9 km
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 29 min • 5 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Zonnebloem → Bishops
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Start area Origin
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Bishops, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Zonnebloem → Bishops
Zonnebloem Origin postcode
Not available
Bishops Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
579.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
713.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
658.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bishops → Zonnebloem
Zonnebloem ↔ Bishops
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Zonnebloem -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint
475.9 km
Total: 951.5 km
Midpoint 475.9 km
951.5 km 10 hrs 58 min
Destination Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 951.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,903.1 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 475.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint -32.28230, 22.69547
End -28.74840, 24.76592
Destination services

Available in Bishops

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
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 Zonnebloem from Bishops? +
Zonnebloem is about 951.5 km from Bishops by road.
How long does it take from Zonnebloem to Bishops? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Zonnebloem 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 Zonnebloem 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 Zonnebloem to Bishops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,592.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,600.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,774.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,788.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Zonnebloem to Bishops? +
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

FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Zonnebloem To Bishops
: Johannesburg
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Route Locations

Start area
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 579.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 713.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 658.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 675.1 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 808.7 km

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