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Distance from Senekal to Richmond

Senekal to Richmond is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 536.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 44 min.

N Senekal → Richmond
Road distance
536.5 km
333.3 mi • 289.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
494.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 44 min
Return: 11 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R898.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R902.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,000.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,008.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,184.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,190.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,319.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,330.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,559.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,566.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,736.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,750.86
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 44 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 59 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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536.5 km 5 hrs 44 min
Start Senekal
Finish Richmond
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right
    66.6 km
  3. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  4. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    468.7 km
  5. Turn left
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left
    0.1 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
268.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 52 min • 2 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Senekal → Richmond
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Senekal
Destination area Arrival
Richmond
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Senekal → Richmond
Senekal Origin postcode
Not available
Richmond Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
164.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
243.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
260.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Richmond → Senekal
Senekal ↔ Richmond
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint
268.4 km
Total: 536.5 km
Midpoint 268.4 km
536.5 km 5 hrs 44 min
Destination Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 536.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,072.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 1.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 268.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint -29.86216, 25.88287
End -31.41306, 23.94361
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Richmond
1

  • Richmond, 7090, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Senekal from Richmond? +
Senekal is about 536.5 km from Richmond by road.
How long does it take from Senekal to Richmond? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Senekal to Richmond in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Senekal to Richmond? +
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 Richmond? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R898.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R902.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,000.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,008.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Senekal to Richmond? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

: Bloemfontein
From Senekal To Richmond

Route Locations

Start area
Senekal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Richmond
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 164.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 243.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 260.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 297.9 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 393.6 km

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