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Distance from Main N3 to Senekal

Main N3 to Senekal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 311.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 54 min.

N Main N3 → Senekal
Road distance
311.5 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
250.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 54 min
Start point
Main
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
234 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R521.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R523.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R580.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R585.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R688.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R691.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R766.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R772.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R905.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R909.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,008.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,016.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
266° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
86° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.1747, 30.1761
End coords Destination point
-28.3169, 27.6225
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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311.5 km 3 hrs 54 min
Start Main N3
Finish Senekal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Main
    38.3 km
  2. Turn left
    27.3 km
  3. Turn left
    2.6 km
  4. Turn right
    12.6 km
  5. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  10. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  11. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Church Street
    69.8 km
  13. Turn right
    0.3 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Senekal → Main N3 Main N3 to Johannesburg Main N3 to Pretoria Main N3 to Cape Town Main N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Senekal Pretoria to Senekal Cape Town to Senekal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
155.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Senekal
06:37 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,302.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R62.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,370.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main N3 Start: Main -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint
155.7 km
Total: 311.5 km
Midpoint 155.7 km
311.5 km 3 hrs 54 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 311.5 km
Return-cycle span 623.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 155.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint -28.28988, 29.07907
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Main N3 from Senekal? +
Main N3 is about 311.5 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Main N3 to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main N3 to Senekal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main N3 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 Main N3 to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R521.53 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R523.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R580.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R585.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main N3 to Senekal? +
Yes. There are 4 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 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

Main
From Main N3 To Senekal
: Harrismith
From Main N3 To Senekal
Bethlehem
From Main N3 To Senekal

Route Locations

Start area
Main N3, KwaZulu-Natal
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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