Distance from Johannesburg to Baccarat

N Johannesburg → Baccarat

Road distance

296.6 km

Provincial mix · M2 / N3 / R23 / R34

Johannesburg to Baccarat is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 296.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 30 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

254.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 30 min

Start point

Commissioner Street

End point

Baccarat Street

Return: 1 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

210 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 45 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R566.26

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R568.61

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

134° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

314° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2050, 28.0497

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 16 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Baccarat Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Johannesburg → Baccarat

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Car

296.6 km

3 hrs 30 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

296.6 km

~4 hrs 33 min

65 km/h avg

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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

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Johannesburg

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 Johannesburg to Baccarat via N3

National highway N3

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Directions from Johannesburg to Baccarat via M2

Metro arterial route M2

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Directions from Johannesburg to Baccarat via R23 and R34

Provincial road routes R23 R34

3 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Commissioner Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Troye Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Mooi Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Marshall Street

1.3 km
Turn right onto John Page Drive

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Main Reef Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto New Goch Road

0.4 km
Take the ramp left towards M2

0.4 km
Merge slight right

5.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

2.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork

46.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton

0.7 km
Turn left

24.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.3 km
Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto Handel Street

0.4 km
Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive

79.8 km
Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive

45.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Newcastle

0.4 km
Turn slight right towards Newcastle

0.0 km
Turn right onto Allen Street

7.4 km
Turn right onto Scott Street

1.5 km
Continue straight 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 5

Known total R34.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 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 -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

148.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 45 min • 1 hr 45 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

21.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

49.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

16.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.6%

☀ 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

6 hrs 51 min

SunriseDawn break

06:36

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,239.61

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.93

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R59.31

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,304.85

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (29)

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 Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint

148.3 km

Total: 296.6 km

Midpoint 148.3 km

296.6 km 3 hrs 30 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 296.6 km

Return-cycle span 593.1 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 30 min

Maneuver count 38

Maneuver density 12.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 148.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint -26.92636, 29.13616

End -27.76784, 29.91935

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Johannesburg from Baccarat? +

Johannesburg is about 296.6 km from Baccarat by road.

How long does it take from Johannesburg to Baccarat? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Baccarat in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Baccarat? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R566.26 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R568.61 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R689.67 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R693.94 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Baccarat? +

Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

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

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Towns along the route

: Durban

From Johannesburg To Baccarat

Kimberley

From Johannesburg To Baccarat

ern Bypass

From Johannesburg To Baccarat

: Standerton

From Johannesburg To Baccarat

Heidelberg

From Johannesburg To Baccarat

: Newcastle

From Johannesburg To Baccarat

Vrede

From Johannesburg To Baccarat

Arcelormittal

From Johannesburg To Baccarat

Route Locations

Start area

Johannesburg

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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Distance from Johannesburg to Baccarat

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Bonjour

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Quickshop

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Shell

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PEP

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Checkers

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