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Distance from Baja to Beatrice

N Baja → Beatrice
Road distance
488.4 km
Highway dominant · N1
Baja to Beatrice is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 488.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
408.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 30 min
Start point
General Van Ryneveld Street
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
390 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R932.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R936.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,135.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,142.74
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,230.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,235.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,498.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,507.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,618.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,625.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,971.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,983.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
31° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
211° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7424, 28.2744
End coords Destination point
-22.5859, 30.3391
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C Baja Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Beatrice Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Baja → Beatrice
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Car
488.4 km
6 hrs 30 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
488.4 km
~7 hrs 30 min
65 km/h avg
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488 km
~58 min
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488.4 km 6 hrs 30 min
Start Baja
Finish Beatrice
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Baja to Beatrice via N1
National highway N1
  1. Head on General Van Ryneveld Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Quentin Brand Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Meiring Naude Road
    2.6 km
  4. Go straight onto Lynnwood Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn sharp right towards N1: Polokwane
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    145.5 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  9. Continue
    5.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    10.8 km
  12. Turn slight left
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  14. Continue straight
    41.1 km
  15. Turn right
    44.9 km
  16. Turn right
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right
    1.3 km
  18. Turn left
    3.9 km
  19. Turn right
    1.9 km
  20. Turn right
    0.0 km
  21. Turn left
    1.1 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.7 km
  23. Turn right
    4.2 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R1,202.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Routes ↩ Beatrice → Baja Baja to Johannesburg Baja to Pretoria Baja to Cape Town Baja to Durban Johannesburg to Beatrice Pretoria to Beatrice Cape Town to Beatrice
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
244.7 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beatrice
06:24 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,041.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,148.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Baja Start: General Van Ryneveld Street -25.74237, 28.27439
Midpoint
244.7 km
Total: 488.4 km
Midpoint 244.7 km
488.4 km 6 hrs 30 min
Destination Beatrice -22.58588, 30.33911

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 488.4 km
Return-cycle span 976.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 244.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74237, 28.27439
Midpoint -23.99704, 29.33388
End -22.58588, 30.33911
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Questions 9
How far is Baja from Beatrice? +
Baja is about 488.4 km from Beatrice by road.
How long does it take from Baja to Beatrice? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Baja to Beatrice in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Baja to Beatrice? +
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 Beatrice? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R932.48 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R936.35 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,135.71 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,142.74 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Baja to Beatrice? +
Yes. There are 30 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Polokwane
From Baja To Beatrice

Route Locations

Start area
Baja, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beatrice, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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