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Distance from Senekal to Gateway

Senekal to Gateway is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 636.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 15 min.

N Senekal → Gateway
Road distance
636.2 km
395.3 mi • 343.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
457.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 15 min
Return: 14 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,064.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,070.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,186.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,195.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,405.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,411.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,565.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,578.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,848.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,857.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,059.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,076.36
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Gateway
16.1°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.4°C
Day range High / low
H 30° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
47%
Wind 10m wind speed
12 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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636.2 km 7 hrs 15 min
Start Senekal
Finish Gateway
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right
    2.4 km
  3. Turn right
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right
    53.7 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right
    220.7 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  12. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  18. Go straight
    1.7 km
  19. Turn left
    0.7 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left
    0.6 km
  22. Turn right
    0.6 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R642.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
318.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 37 min • 3 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Senekal → Gateway
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Senekal
Destination area Arrival
Gateway
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Senekal → Gateway
Senekal Origin postcode
Not available
Gateway Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
343.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
359.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
263.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gateway → Senekal
Senekal ↔ Gateway
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint
318.3 km
Total: 636.2 km
Midpoint 318.3 km
636.2 km 7 hrs 15 min
Destination Gateway -25.45029, 30.93279

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 636.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,272.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 318.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint -26.17239, 28.23469
End -25.45029, 30.93279
Destination services

Available in Gateway

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gateway
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Gateway
3
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Gateway
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gateway
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Gateway
3
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Questions 9
How far is Senekal from Gateway? +
Senekal is about 636.2 km from Gateway by road.
How long does it take from Senekal to Gateway? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Senekal to Gateway 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 Gateway? +
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 Gateway? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,064.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,070.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,186.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,195.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Senekal to Gateway? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Senekal To Gateway
ern Bypass
From Senekal To Gateway
: eMalahleni
From Senekal To Gateway
Kempton Park
From Senekal To Gateway
Benoni
From Senekal To Gateway
Johannesburg
From Senekal To Gateway
: Nelspruit
From Senekal To Gateway
Mashishing
From Senekal To Gateway
Schoemanskloof
From Senekal To Gateway
: Mbombela
From Senekal To Gateway

Route Locations

Start area
Senekal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gateway
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 343.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 359.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 263.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 397.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 481.7 km

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