Distance from Cape Town to Baccarat

N Cape Town → Baccarat

Road distance

1,529.1 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N5 / R616

Cape Town to Baccarat is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,529.1 km in roughly 17 hrs 9 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,292.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.18×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

17 hrs 9 min

Start point

Paddock Avenue

End point

Baccarat Street

Return: 19 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1029 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops

19 hrs 9 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R2,919.65

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R2,931.76

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

61° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

241° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9288, 18.4172

End coords Destination point

-27.7678, 29.9194

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 20 °C Cape Town Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Baccarat Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cape Town → Baccarat

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Car

1,529.1 km

17 hrs 9 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,529.1 km

~23 hrs 31 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 14 hrs 6 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Baccarat

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

44 places View all →

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Schools & education 0.6 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cape Town

Finish Baccarat

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Cape Town to Baccarat via N1 and N5

National highway route N1 N5

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Directions from Cape Town to Baccarat via R616

Provincial road route R616

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Paddock Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Plein Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Darling Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road

0.2 km
Go straight

0.1 km
Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street

1.0 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard

461.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

644.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

67.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville

0.5 km
Turn left

12.3 km
Turn left

2.5 km
Turn right

100.0 km
Turn left onto Ladysmith Drive

1.2 km
Turn left

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Link Road

2.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Boundary Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Link Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Saint Bruno Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Baccarat Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 9

Known total R502.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

764.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 34 min • 8 hrs 34 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

110.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

254.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

82.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Baccarat

06:36 – 17:16

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 40 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 11 min

SunriseDawn break

06:36

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,391.46

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R30.58

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R305.81

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,727.86

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

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

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Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint

764.5 km

Total: 1,529.1 km

Midpoint 764.5 km

1,529.1 km 17 hrs 9 min

Destination Baccarat End: Baccarat Street -27.76784, 29.91935

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,529.1 km

Return-cycle span 3,058.1 km

Traversal time 17 hrs 9 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 764.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -30.79554, 24.99533

End -27.76784, 29.91935

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Cape Town from Baccarat? +

Cape Town is about 1,529.1 km from Baccarat by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town to Baccarat? +

The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Baccarat 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 Cape Town to Baccarat? +

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 Cape Town to Baccarat? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,919.65 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,931.76 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,555.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,578.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Baccarat? +

Yes. There are 9 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Foreshore

From Cape Town To Baccarat

: Paarl

From Cape Town To Baccarat

FW de Klerk Boulevard

From Cape Town To Baccarat

: Johannesburg

From Cape Town To Baccarat

: Senekal

From Cape Town To Baccarat

Theunissen

From Cape Town To Baccarat

: Bergville

From Cape Town To Baccarat

Route Locations

Start area

Cape Town

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Baccarat, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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