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Distance from Hooivlakte to Senekal

N Hooivlakte → Senekal
Road distance
717.4 km
Highway dominant · N5
Hooivlakte to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 717.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 42 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
661.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 42 min
Return: 15 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
462 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,443.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,449.32
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,442.09
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,511.30
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,904.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,912.30
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,902.76
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,994.08
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,506.32
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,516.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,503.63
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,623.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
48° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
228° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.3608, 22.5692
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 8 °C Hooivlakte Fog View Forecast → 9 °C Senekal Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Hooivlakte → Senekal
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Car
717.4 km
7 hrs 42 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
717.4 km
~11 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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717.4 km 463 min
Start Hooivlakte
Finish Senekal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Hooivlakte to Senekal via N5
    National highway N5
  2. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto De Vries Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Donkin Street
    2.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    66.5 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  11. Turn left
    0.3 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Senekal → Hooivlakte Hooivlakte to Johannesburg Hooivlakte to Pretoria Hooivlakte to Cape Town Hooivlakte to Durban Johannesburg to Senekal Pretoria to Senekal Cape Town to Senekal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
358.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 51 min • 3 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
51.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
119.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.2%
☀ 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
10 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,998.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R143.47
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,156.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hooivlakte -32.36083, 22.56917
Midpoint
358.8 km
Total: 717.4 km
Midpoint 358.8 km
717.4 km 463 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 717.4 km
Return-cycle span 1434.8 km
Traversal time 463 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 358.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.36083, 22.56917
Midpoint -30.55993, 25.47867
End -28.31694, 27.62250
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Questions 9
How far is Hooivlakte from Senekal? +
Hooivlakte is about 717.4 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Hooivlakte to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 463 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hooivlakte 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 Hooivlakte 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 Hooivlakte to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,443.64 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,449.32 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,442.09 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,511.30 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hooivlakte to Senekal? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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