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Distance from Senekal to Harrismith N5 N5

Senekal to Harrismith N5 N5 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 159.6 km in roughly 1 hr 52 min.

N Senekal → Harrismith N5 N5
Road distance
159.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
146.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
4
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 52 min
End point
Hospital Road
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
112 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R267.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R268.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R297.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R300.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R352.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R354.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R392.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R395.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R463.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R466.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R516.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R520.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
89° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
269° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.3169, 27.6225
End coords Destination point
-28.2837, 29.1133
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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159.6 km 1 hr 52 min
Start Senekal
Finish Harrismith N5 N5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left
    71.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    88.3 km
  4. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Harrismith N5 N5 → Senekal Senekal to Johannesburg Senekal to Pretoria Senekal to Cape Town Senekal to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith N5 N5 Pretoria to Harrismith N5 N5 Cape Town to Harrismith N5 N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
79.7 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
11.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N5 N5
06:31 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R667.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R702.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint
79.7 km
Total: 159.6 km
Midpoint 79.7 km
159.6 km 1 hr 52 min
Destination Harrismith N5 N5 End: Hospital Road -28.28371, 29.11333

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 159.6 km
Return-cycle span 319.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 52 min
Maneuver count 4
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint -28.27310, 28.37430
End -28.28371, 29.11333
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith N5 N5
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith N5 N5
4
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How far is Senekal from Harrismith N5 N5? +
Senekal is about 159.6 km from Harrismith N5 N5 by road.
How long does it take from Senekal to Harrismith N5 N5? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Senekal to Harrismith N5 N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Senekal to Harrismith N5 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 Harrismith N5 N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R267.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R268.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R297.65 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R300.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Senekal to Harrismith N5 N5? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Senekal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith N5 N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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