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Distance from E 71 to Senekal

N E 71 → Senekal
Road distance
393.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.55×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 18 min
Start point
East
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
378 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R751.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R754.97
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R915.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R921.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R992.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R996.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,208.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,215.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,305.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,310.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,589.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,599.64
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
332° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
152° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3461, 28.8233
End coords Destination point
-28.3169, 27.6225
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
E 71 to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 393.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 18 min.
Travel modes
E 71 → Senekal
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Car
393.8 km
6 hrs 18 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
393.8 km
~6 hrs 3 min
65 km/h avg
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394 km
~47 min
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393.8 km 6 hrs 18 min
Start E 71
Finish Senekal
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on East
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    1.6 km
  3. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Station Road
    13.3 km
  5. Continue straight
    19.4 km
  6. Continue slight left
    0.1 km
  7. Turn slight right
    1.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    28.2 km
  10. Turn slight right
    14.7 km
  11. Turn right
    9.1 km
  12. Turn slight left
    8.1 km
  13. Turn right
    102.4 km
  14. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  15. Continue left
    9.6 km
  16. Turn right
    20.0 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.6 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  19. Turn slight right onto Trading Post Road
    0.2 km
  20. Continue slight right onto Trading Post Road
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left
    0.5 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.8 km
  23. Continue slight left onto Construction Bypass
    0.6 km
  24. Turn left
    2.6 km
  25. Continue straight
    11.8 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn slight right
    6.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    5.1 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Main South
    0.9 km
  31. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    6.0 km
  32. Turn left onto Maseru Bridge
    0.3 km
  33. Continue straight
    11.5 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right
    36.2 km
  35. Go straight
    0.5 km
  36. Turn left
    34.3 km
  37. Turn right
    42.1 km
  38. Turn right
    3.1 km
  39. Turn left
    0.3 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Senekal → E 71 E 71 to Johannesburg E 71 to Pretoria E 71 to Cape Town E 71 to Durban Johannesburg to Senekal Pretoria to Senekal Cape Town to Senekal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
197.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 9 min • 3 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
65.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Senekal
06:45 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,645.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R78.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,732.53
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E 71 Start: East -30.34606, 28.82330
Midpoint
197.1 km
Total: 393.8 km
Midpoint 197.1 km
393.8 km 6 hrs 18 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 393.8 km
Return-cycle span 787.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 10.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 197.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.34606, 28.82330
Midpoint -29.65784, 27.77676
End -28.31694, 27.62250
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Questions 9
How far is E 71 from Senekal? +
E 71 is about 393.8 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from E 71 to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E 71 to Senekal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E 71 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 E 71 to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R751.86 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R754.97 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R915.72 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R921.39 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E 71 to Senekal? +
No tollgates are 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

Construction Bypass
From E 71 To Senekal
Main
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Mpilo Boulevard
From E 71 To Senekal
Maseru Bridge
From E 71 To Senekal

Route Locations

Start area
E 71, Eastern 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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