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Distance from City Centre to Senekal

N City Centre → Senekal
Road distance
1,178.1 km
Highway dominant · N5
City Centre to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,178.1 km in roughly 12 hrs 54 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,074.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 54 min
Start point
Church Street
Return: 25 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
774 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,370.79
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,380.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,368.25
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,481.91
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,128.13
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,140.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,124.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,274.75
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,115.96
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,132.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,111.55
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,308.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
57° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
237° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9244, 18.4201
End coords Destination point
-28.3169, 27.6225
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 10 °C City Centre Fog View Forecast → 13 °C Senekal Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
City Centre → Senekal
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Car
1,178.1 km
12 hrs 54 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,178.1 km
~18 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from City Centre to Senekal

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Food & drink Near City Centre

Dinkel German Bakery

91 Kloof Nek Road, Cape Town, 8001 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near City Centre

81 Rose Street, 8001 1 km from start
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Supermarkets Near City Centre

Shoprite

Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape 0 km from start
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Food & drink Near City Centre

Jason Bakery

83 Main Road, Cape Town 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near City Centre

Bootlegger Coffee Company

1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405 6 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after City Centre

Shell

Worcester, 6849, Western Cape 93 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after City Centre

Shell

Worcester, 6849, Western Cape 93 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after City Centre

Bonjour

Touws River, 6880 164 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6900, Western Cape 240 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Laingsburg 240 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6950, Western Cape 354 km from start
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Supermarkets Around halfway

Checkers

Beaufort West, 6970, Western Cape 425 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Beaufort West 426 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Shell Select

6970, Western Cape 489 km from start
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Food & drink Near Senekal

Mugg & Bean

Kellner Street 911 km from start
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Route

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1,178.1 km 12 hrs 54 min
Start City Centre
Finish Senekal
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from City Centre to Senekal via N5
    National highway N5
  2. Head on Church Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Burg Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Longmarket Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Adderley Street
    0.6 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Heerengracht Boulevard
    0.1 km
  8. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  9. Continue slight right onto Hertzog Boulevard
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto D.F. Malan Street
    0.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto F.W. de Klerk Boulevard
    0.4 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right
    66.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left
    0.3 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Senekal → City Centre City Centre to Johannesburg City Centre to Pretoria City Centre to Cape Town City Centre to Durban Johannesburg to Senekal Pretoria to Senekal Cape Town to Senekal
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Halfway point
588.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 27 min • 6 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
84.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
195.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
63.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Senekal
06:58 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:09
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,924.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R235.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,183.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin City Centre Start: Church Street -33.92439, 18.42006
Midpoint
588.9 km
Total: 1,178.1 km
Midpoint 588.9 km
1,178.1 km 12 hrs 54 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,178.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,356.2 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 588.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92439, 18.42006
Midpoint -31.63966, 23.49192
End -28.31694, 27.62250
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Questions 9
How far is City Centre from Senekal? +
City Centre is about 1,178.1 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from City Centre to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from City Centre 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 City Centre 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 City Centre to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,370.79 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,380.13 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,368.25 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,481.91 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from City Centre to Senekal? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Heerengracht Boulevard
From City Centre To Senekal
Hertzog Boulevard
From City Centre To Senekal
F.W. de Klerk Boulevard
From City Centre To Senekal
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From City Centre To Senekal
: Johannesburg
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: Senekal
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Theunissen
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