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Distance from Durban N3 N1 to Senekal

Durban N3 N1 to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 450.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 6 min.

N Durban N3 N1 → Senekal
Road distance
450.7 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
365.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 6 min
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
306 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R754.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R758.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R840.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R847.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R995.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,000.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,109.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,118.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,309.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,316.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,459.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,471.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
297° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
117° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8398, 30.9611
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
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450.7 km 5 hrs 6 min
Start Durban N3 N1
Finish Senekal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    16.5 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  3. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  6. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  7. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Church Street
    69.8 km
  9. Turn right
    0.3 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 16 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
225.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 33 min • 2 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Senekal
06:37 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,884.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R90.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,983.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban N3 N1 -29.83982, 30.96110
Midpoint
225.4 km
Total: 450.7 km
Midpoint 225.4 km
450.7 km 5 hrs 6 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 450.7 km
Return-cycle span 901.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 225.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.83982, 30.96110
Midpoint -28.54262, 29.59707
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 Durban N3 N1 from Senekal? +
Durban N3 N1 is about 450.7 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Durban N3 N1 to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban N3 N1 to Senekal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban N3 N1 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 Durban N3 N1 to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R754.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R758.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R840.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R847.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban N3 N1 to Senekal? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban N3 N1 To Senekal
Johannesburg
From Durban N3 N1 To Senekal
: Harrismith
From Durban N3 N1 To Senekal
Bethlehem
From Durban N3 N1 To Senekal

Route Locations

Start area
Durban N3 N1, KwaZulu-Natal
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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