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Distance from Johannesburg to Senekal

Johannesburg to Senekal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 292.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 24 min.

N Johannesburg → Senekal
Road distance
292.0 km
181.5 mi • 157.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
238.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 24 min
Return: 6 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R488.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R491.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R544.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R549.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R645.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R648.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R718.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R724.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R848.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R852.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R945.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R953.17
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 39 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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292.0 km 3 hrs 24 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Senekal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    217.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R70: Hennenman
    0.8 km
  12. Turn left
    53.9 km
  13. Continue left
    3.1 km
  14. Turn left
    0.3 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 42 min • 1 hr 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Senekal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Senekal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Senekal
Johannesburg 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
1.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
15.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
130.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Senekal → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Senekal
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
146.3 km
Total: 292.0 km
Midpoint 146.3 km
292.0 km 3 hrs 24 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 292.0 km
Return-cycle span 584.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.34140, 27.43395
End -28.31694, 27.62250
Destination services

Available in Senekal

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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 Johannesburg from Senekal? +
Johannesburg is about 292.0 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Senekal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R488.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R491.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R544.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R549.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Senekal? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
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: 1.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 15.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 130.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 53.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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