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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N5 to Senekal

N Pietermaritzburg N5 → Senekal
Road distance
378.1 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
303.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 20 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
260 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R722.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R725.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R879.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R884.85
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R952.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R956.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,160.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,167.51
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,253.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,258.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,526.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,536.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
297° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
117° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-28.3169, 27.6225
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Pietermaritzburg N5 to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 378.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 20 min.
Travel modes
Pietermaritzburg N5 → Senekal
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Car
378.1 km
4 hrs 20 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
378.1 km
~5 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
378 km
↑ 1 hr 34 min faster
Flight time
45 min
With airport
~2 hrs 45 min
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378.1 km 4 hrs 20 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N5
Finish Senekal
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  8. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  12. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Church Street
    69.8 km
  14. Turn right
    0.3 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 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
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
189.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
62.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.3%
☀ 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
17 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,580.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R75.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,663.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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 Pietermaritzburg N5 Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
189.1 km
Total: 378.1 km
Midpoint 189.1 km
378.1 km 4 hrs 20 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 378.1 km
Return-cycle span 756.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 189.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.36828, 29.36200
End -28.31694, 27.62250
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N5 from Senekal? +
Pietermaritzburg N5 is about 378.1 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N5 to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N5 to Senekal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N5 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 Pietermaritzburg N5 to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R722.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R725.03 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R879.41 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R884.85 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N5 to Senekal? +
Yes. There are 12 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

: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N5 To Senekal
Bethlehem
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Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg N5, 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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