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Distance from Durban R60 to Senekal

N Durban R60 → Senekal
Road distance
456.9 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Durban R60 to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 456.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 11 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
371.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 11 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 10 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
311 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R919.46
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R923.08
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R918.47
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R962.55
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,213.17
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,217.95
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,211.87
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,270.03
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,596.28
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,602.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,594.57
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,671.10
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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
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-28.3169, 27.6225
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Durban R60 Clear Sky View Forecast → 5 °C Senekal Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban R60 → Senekal
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Car
456.9 km
5 hrs 11 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
456.9 km
~7 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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456.9 km 5 hrs 11 min
Start Durban R60
Finish Senekal
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  1. Directions from Durban R60 to Senekal via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  14. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    69.8 km
  16. Turn right
    0.3 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Routes ↩ Senekal → Durban R60 Durban R60 to Johannesburg Durban R60 to Pretoria Durban R60 to Cape Town Durban R60 to Durban Johannesburg to Senekal Pretoria to Senekal Cape Town to Senekal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
228.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 36 min • 2 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Senekal
06:57 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:08
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,909.82
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,010.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban R60 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
228.5 km
Total: 456.9 km
Midpoint 228.5 km
456.9 km 5 hrs 11 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 456.9 km
Return-cycle span 913.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 228.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.56846, 29.60652
End -28.31694, 27.62250
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Questions 9
How far is Durban R60 from Senekal? +
Durban R60 is about 456.9 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Durban R60 to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban R60 to Senekal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban R60 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 R60 to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R919.46 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R923.08 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R918.47 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R962.55 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban R60 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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: Pietermaritzburg
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