Distance from Baja to Somerset

N Baja → Somerset

Road distance

60.4 km

Highway dominant · N1 / R512

Baja to Somerset is a practical regional trip, covering about 60.4 km in roughly 46 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

50.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.21×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

46 min

Start point

General Van Ryneveld Street

Return: 33 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

46 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

77.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

46 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R115.29

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R115.77

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

222° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

42° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.7424, 28.2744

End coords Destination point

-26.0750, 27.9372

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 12 °C Baja Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Somerset Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Baja → Somerset

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Car

60.4 km

46 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

60.4 km

~55 min

65 km/h avg

Nearby places

Places in Somerset

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

29 places View all →

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Convenience store 0.9 km

Route

Route overview

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Start Baja

Finish Somerset

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Route directions

🛣️

Directions from Baja to Somerset via N1

National highway N1

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Directions from Baja to Somerset via R512

Provincial road route R512

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on General Van Ryneveld Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Quentin Brand Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Meiring Naude Road

2.2 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1

0.2 km
Continue straight

1.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Johannesburg

0.3 km
Merge slight right

43.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Randburg

0.6 km
Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive

7.5 km
Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue

3.6 km
Turn left onto Apollo Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Taurus Road

0.3 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

30.2 km

Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

23 min • 23 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

4.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

10.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

3.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Somerset

06:40 – 17:28

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 47 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 55 min

SunriseDawn break

06:40

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R252.38

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.21

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R12.08

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R265.66

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (5)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Baja Start: General Van Ryneveld Street -25.74237, 28.27439

Midpoint

30.2 km

Total: 60.4 km

Midpoint 30.2 km

60.4 km 46 min

Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng

One-way road span 60.4 km

Return-cycle span 120.8 km

Traversal time 46 min

Maneuver count 15

Maneuver density 24.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 30.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74237, 28.27439

Midpoint -25.89959, 28.07580

End -26.07500, 27.93722

Route support

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Questions 8

How far is Baja from Somerset? +

Baja is about 60.4 km from Somerset by road.

How long does it take from Baja to Somerset? +

The drive usually takes about 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Baja to Somerset in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Baja to Somerset? +

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 Somerset? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R115.29 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R115.77 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R140.41 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R141.28 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Baja to Somerset? +

Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg

From Baja To Somerset

O. R.Tambo International

From Baja To Somerset

: Randburg

From Baja To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area

Baja, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Somerset, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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