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Distance from Baja to 40

N Baja → 40
Road distance
287.9 km
Highway dominant · N11 / N2 / N4
Baja to 40 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 287.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
246.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 24 min
Start point
General Van Ryneveld Street
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
204 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R549.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R552.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R669.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R673.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R725.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R728.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R883.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R888.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R954.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R958.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,162.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,169.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
120° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
300° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7424, 28.2744
End coords Destination point
-26.8295, 30.4316
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 11 °C Baja Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 5 °C 40 Fog View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Baja → 40
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Car
287.9 km
3 hrs 24 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
287.9 km
~4 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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288 km
~34 min
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287.9 km 3 hrs 24 min
Start Baja
Finish 40
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Directions from Baja to 40 via N4 and N11 and N2
National highway route N4 N11 N2
  1. Head on General Van Ryneveld Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Quentin Brand Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Meiring Naude Road
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Cussonia Avenue
    1.9 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N4 E: eMalahleni
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    127.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    41.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    53.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    58.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right
    2.1 km
  16. Turn right
    1.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 10
Known total R346.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ 40 → Baja Baja to Johannesburg Baja to Pretoria Baja to Cape Town Baja to Durban Johannesburg to 40 Pretoria to 40 Cape Town to 40
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.0 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 42 min • 1 hr 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 40
06:31 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,203.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,266.90
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Baja Start: General Van Ryneveld Street -25.74237, 28.27439
Midpoint
144.0 km
Total: 287.9 km
Midpoint 144.0 km
287.9 km 3 hrs 24 min
Destination 40 -26.82950, 30.43158

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 287.9 km
Return-cycle span 575.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74237, 28.27439
Midpoint -25.91569, 29.60648
End -26.82950, 30.43158
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Questions 9
How far is Baja from 40? +
Baja is about 287.9 km from 40 by road.
How long does it take from Baja to 40? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Baja to 40 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Baja to 40? +
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 Baja to 40? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R549.79 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R552.07 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R669.61 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R673.76 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Baja to 40? +
Yes. There are 10 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

E: eMalahleni
From Baja To 40
: Hendrina
From Baja To 40
Middelburg ()
From Baja To 40

Route Locations

Start area
Baja, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
40, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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