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Distance from Mangaung N5 N1 to Senekal

N Mangaung N5 N1 → Senekal
Road distance
171.4 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
162.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.06×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 53 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
113 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R327.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R328.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R398.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R401.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R431.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R433.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R525.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R529.15
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R568.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R570.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R691.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R696.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
60° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
240° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.0631, 26.1943
End coords Destination point
-28.3169, 27.6225
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Mangaung N5 N1 to Senekal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 171.4 km in roughly 1 hr 53 min.
Travel modes
Mangaung N5 N1 → Senekal
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Car
171.4 km
1 hr 53 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
171.4 km
~2 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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171.4 km 1 hr 53 min
Start Mangaung N5 N1
Finish Senekal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    103.8 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right
    66.5 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left
    0.3 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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 → Mangaung N5 N1 Mangaung N5 N1 to Johannesburg Mangaung N5 N1 to Pretoria Mangaung N5 N1 to Cape Town Mangaung N5 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Senekal Pretoria to Senekal Cape Town to Senekal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
85.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
94.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Senekal
06:45 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R716.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R754.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung N5 N1 Start: Western Bypass -29.06312, 26.19430
Midpoint
85.7 km
Total: 171.4 km
Midpoint 85.7 km
171.4 km 1 hr 53 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 171.4 km
Return-cycle span 342.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 53 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 85.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06312, 26.19430
Midpoint -28.63656, 26.89629
End -28.31694, 27.62250
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Questions 8
How far is Mangaung N5 N1 from Senekal? +
Mangaung N5 N1 is about 171.4 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung N5 N1 to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung N5 N1 to Senekal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung N5 N1 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 Mangaung N5 N1 to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R327.25 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R328.60 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R398.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R401.04 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung N5 N1 to Senekal? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Mangaung N5 N1 To Senekal
: Senekal
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Theunissen
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Route Locations

Start area
Mangaung N5 N1, Free State
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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