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Distance from Senekal to Bluff N5

Senekal to Bluff N5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 595.8 km in roughly 7 hrs.

N Senekal → Bluff N5
Road distance
595.8 km
R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
394.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
420 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,137.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,142.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,385.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,394.15
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,501.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,507.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,828.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,839.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,975.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,983.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,405.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,420.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
141° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
321° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.3169, 27.6225
End coords Destination point
-31.0466, 30.2272
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

595.8 km 7 hrs 0 min
Start Senekal
Finish Bluff N5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left
    71.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  8. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  10. Go straight
    40.5 km
  11. Turn left
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right
    0.6 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 22 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Bluff N5 → Senekal Senekal to Johannesburg Senekal to Pretoria Senekal to Cape Town Senekal to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff N5 Pretoria to Bluff N5 Cape Town to Bluff N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
298.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 30 min • 3 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
99.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluff N5
06:34 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,490.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R119.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,621.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint
298.1 km
Total: 595.8 km
Midpoint 298.1 km
595.8 km 7 hrs 0 min
Destination Bluff N5 -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 595.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,191.6 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 298.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint -29.07743, 29.91747
End -31.04665, 30.22720
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Bluff N5
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Senekal from Bluff N5? +
Senekal is about 595.8 km from Bluff N5 by road.
How long does it take from Senekal to Bluff N5? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Senekal to Bluff N5 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Senekal to Bluff N5? +
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 to Bluff N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,137.63 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,142.34 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,385.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,394.15 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Senekal to Bluff N5? +
Yes. There are 22 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. 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

: Umumbulu
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Richmond
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Route Locations

Start area
Senekal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluff N5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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