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Distance from Cape Town N1 N1 N12 to Senekal

N Cape Town N1 N1 N12 → Senekal
Road distance
717.0 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
661.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 41 min
Start point
Donkin Street
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
461 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,368.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,374.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,667.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,677.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,806.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,813.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,199.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,213.60
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,376.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,386.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,894.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,912.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
48° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
228° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.3625, 22.5734
End coords Destination point
-28.3169, 27.6225
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Cape Town N1 N1 N12 to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 717.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 41 min.
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717.0 km 7 hrs 41 min
Start Cape Town N1 N1 N12
Finish Senekal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Donkin Street
    2.7 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  3. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  4. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  6. Turn right
    66.5 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  8. Turn left
    0.3 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Senekal → Cape Town N1 N1 N12 Cape Town N1 N1 N12 to Johannesburg Cape Town N1 N1 N12 to Pretoria Cape Town N1 N1 N12 to Cape Town Cape Town N1 N1 N12 to Durban Johannesburg to Senekal Pretoria to Senekal Cape Town to Senekal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
358.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 50 min • 3 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
51.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
119.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Senekal
06:41 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,996.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R143.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,154.60
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N1 N1 N12 Start: Donkin Street -32.36246, 22.57345
Midpoint
358.6 km
Total: 717.0 km
Midpoint 358.6 km
717.0 km 7 hrs 41 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 717.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,433.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 1.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 358.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.36246, 22.57345
Midpoint -30.55886, 25.48046
End -28.31694, 27.62250
Destination services

Available in Senekal

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1
Fuel stations and garages
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Senekal
1
  • Shell
    13 Voortrekker Road, 9600, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town N1 N1 N12 from Senekal? +
Cape Town N1 N1 N12 is about 717.0 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N1 N1 N12 to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N1 N1 N12 to Senekal 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 N1 N1 N12 to Senekal? +
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 N1 N1 N12 to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,368.98 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,374.66 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,667.35 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,677.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N1 N1 N12 to Senekal? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Cape Town N1 N1 N12 To Senekal
: Senekal
From Cape Town N1 N1 N12 To Senekal
Theunissen
From Cape Town N1 N1 N12 To Senekal

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N1 N1 N12, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Senekal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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