Distance from Kimberley to Baccarat

N Kimberley → Baccarat

Road distance

686.5 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N5 / R616

Kimberley to Baccarat is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 686.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 56 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

516.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.33×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 56 min

Start point

Market Street

End point

Baccarat Street

Return: 53 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

476 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 41 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,310.90

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,316.34

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

79° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

259° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.7383, 24.7642

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 Kimberley Fair View Forecast → 18 °C Baccarat Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Kimberley → Baccarat

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Car

686.5 km

7 hrs 56 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

686.5 km

~10 hrs 33 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 6 hrs 34 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 Kimberley

Finish Baccarat

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

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Directions from Kimberley to Baccarat via N1 and N5

National highway route N1 N5

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Directions from Kimberley to Baccarat via R616

Provincial road route R616

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Market Street

0.1 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Market Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Phakamile Mabija Street

0.4 km
Turn slight left onto Sydney Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Lennox Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Bultfontein Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Dalham Road

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Oliver Street

4.0 km
Continue straight onto Nathan Street

150.5 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

111.3 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 5

Known total R338.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

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

Routes ↩ Baccarat → Kimberley Kimberley to Johannesburg Kimberley to Pretoria Kimberley to Cape Town Kimberley to Durban Johannesburg to Baccarat Pretoria to Baccarat Cape Town to Baccarat

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

343.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 58 min • 3 hrs 58 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

49.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

114.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

37.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

75.2%

☀ 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

5 hrs 51 min

SunriseDawn break

06:36

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,869.73

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R13.73

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R137.31

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,020.77

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

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Route sheet

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Origin Kimberley Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423

Midpoint

343.2 km

Total: 686.5 km

Midpoint 343.2 km

686.5 km 7 hrs 56 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 686.5 km

Return-cycle span 1,373.1 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 56 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 343.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423

Midpoint -28.30490, 27.69714

End -27.76784, 29.91935

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Questions 9

How far is Kimberley from Baccarat? +

Kimberley is about 686.5 km from Baccarat by road.

How long does it take from Kimberley to Baccarat? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kimberley 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 Kimberley 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 Kimberley to Baccarat? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,310.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,316.34 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,596.61 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,606.50 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Baccarat? +

Yes. There are 5 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

: Kroonstad

From Kimberley To Baccarat

Maseru

From Kimberley To Baccarat

Western Bypass

From Kimberley To Baccarat

: Senekal

From Kimberley To Baccarat

Theunissen

From Kimberley To Baccarat

: Bergville

From Kimberley To Baccarat

Route Locations

Start area

Kimberley

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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