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Distance from Senekal N1 to Johannesburg

Senekal N1 to Johannesburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 287.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 4 min.

N Senekal N1 → Johannesburg
Road distance
287.2 km
M1 M2 M9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
276.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.04×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 4 min
End point
Commissioner Street
Return: 6 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
184 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R480.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R483.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R535.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R539.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R634.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R637.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R706.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R712.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R834.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R838.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R929.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R937.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
22° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
202° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5044, 26.9951
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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287.2 km 184 min
Start Senekal N1
Finish Johannesburg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    272.8 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    6.9 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight right towards M2: Stad
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    0.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9: Rissikstraat
    0.6 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  9. Continue straight onto Rissik Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Polly Street
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 32 min • 1 hr 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
96.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg
06:35 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,200.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,263.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Senekal N1 -28.50441, 26.99508
Midpoint
144.0 km
Total: 287.2 km
Midpoint 144.0 km
287.2 km 184 min
Destination Johannesburg End: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 287.2 km
Return-cycle span 574.4 km
Traversal time 184 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.50441, 26.99508
Midpoint -27.31605, 27.45188
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Johannesburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Business and urban culture hub
Standout District-based city of work, nightlife and culture
Johannesburg works best when treated as a district-based city rather than one central point, with business travel, dining, nightlife and urban culture distributed across very different areas.
Best for Who this destination suits
Business trip City break Food and nightlife Events travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose, the inner city and the airport corridor all create different route patterns. The final district matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Destination facts Quick reference details
Joburg Tourism positions the city strongly around tourism investment and long-term value
The city is best treated as a set of districts rather than one centre
Business-led travel remains a major part of Johannesburg demand
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Questions 9
How far is Senekal N1 from Johannesburg? +
Senekal N1 is about 287.2 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Senekal N1 to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 184 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Senekal N1 to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Senekal N1 to Johannesburg? +
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 Senekal N1 to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R480.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R483.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R535.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R539.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Senekal N1 to Johannesburg? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Senekal N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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