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Distance from Jacobs to Senekal

Jacobs to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 459.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 14 min.

N Jacobs → Senekal
Road distance
459.2 km
285.3 mi • 247.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
372.6 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 14 min
Return: 10 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R768.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R772.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R856.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R863.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,014.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,019.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,129.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,138.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,334.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,340.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,486.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,498.63
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Senekal
8.4°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.1°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 3°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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459.2 km 5 hrs 14 min
Start Jacobs
Finish Senekal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Hutchinson Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluff Road
    1.0 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto South Coast Road towards Umbilo
    2.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  7. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Church Street
    69.8 km
  15. Turn right
    0.3 km
  16. 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 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
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
229.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 37 min • 2 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Jacobs → Senekal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Jacobs
Destination area Arrival
Senekal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Jacobs → Senekal
Jacobs Origin postcode
Not available
Senekal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
166.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
86.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
182.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Senekal → Jacobs
Jacobs ↔ Senekal
Jacobs to Johannesburg Related trip
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Jacobs to Pretoria Related trip
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Jacobs to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Jacobs -29.92639, 30.98667
Midpoint
229.6 km
Total: 459.2 km
Midpoint 229.6 km
459.2 km 5 hrs 14 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 459.2 km
Return-cycle span 918.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 229.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.92639, 30.98667
Midpoint -28.57872, 29.60778
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 Jacobs from Senekal? +
Jacobs is about 459.2 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Jacobs to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Jacobs to Senekal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Jacobs 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 Jacobs to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R768.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R772.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R856.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R863.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Jacobs 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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Towns along the route

Umbilo
From Jacobs To Senekal
: Pietermaritzburg
From Jacobs To Senekal
: Harrismith
From Jacobs To Senekal
Bethlehem
From Jacobs To Senekal

Route Locations

Start area
Jacobs
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Senekal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 166.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 86.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 182.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 220.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 304.0 km

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