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Distance from Harrowgate to Senekal

N Harrowgate → Senekal
Road distance
434.1 km
Highway dominant · M13 / N5
Harrowgate to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 434.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 2 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
347.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 2 min
Start point
Harrowgate
Return: 10 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
302 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R873.65
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R877.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R872.71
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R914.60
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,152.73
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,157.27
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,151.49
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,206.76
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,516.75
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,522.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,515.12
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,587.84
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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
-29.7737, 30.7867
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 17 °C Harrowgate Fair View Forecast → 10 °C Senekal Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Harrowgate → Senekal
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Car
434.1 km
5 hrs 2 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
434.1 km
~6 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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434.1 km 5 hrs 2 min
Start Harrowgate
Finish Senekal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Harrowgate to Senekal via N5
    National highway N5
  2. Directions from Harrowgate to Senekal via M13
    Metro arterial route M13
  3. Head on Harrowgate
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Oaklands Avenue
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Plantation Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Carol Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Springside Road
    2.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Stonewall Road
    0.3 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Main Road
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Shongweni Road
    1.8 km
  11. Continue slight right onto Shongweni Road
    0.2 km
  12. Take the ramp right towards M13: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  13. Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    4.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    211.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  18. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  19. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Church Street
    69.8 km
  21. Turn right
    0.3 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 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
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 → Harrowgate Harrowgate to Johannesburg Harrowgate to Pretoria Harrowgate to Cape Town Harrowgate to Durban Johannesburg to Senekal Pretoria to Senekal Cape Town to Senekal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
217.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 31 min • 2 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Senekal
06:54 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:07
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 25 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,814.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,910.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrowgate Start: Harrowgate -29.77373, 30.78671
Midpoint
217.1 km
Total: 434.1 km
Midpoint 217.1 km
434.1 km 5 hrs 2 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 434.1 km
Return-cycle span 868.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 217.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.77373, 30.78671
Midpoint -28.47424, 29.57200
End -28.31694, 27.62250
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Questions 9
How far is Harrowgate from Senekal? +
Harrowgate is about 434.1 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Harrowgate to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrowgate to Senekal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrowgate 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 Harrowgate to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R873.65 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R877.09 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R872.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R914.60 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrowgate to Senekal? +
Yes. There are 12 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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