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Distance from Senekal to Somerset

Senekal to Somerset is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 303.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 32 min.

N Senekal → Somerset
Road distance
303.5 km
188.6 mi • 163.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
251.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
≈ 3 hrs 31 min
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
211 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R508.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R510.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R566.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R570.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R670.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R673.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R746.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R752.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R882.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R886.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R982.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R990.66
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 32 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 47 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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303.5 km 3 hrs 32 min
Start Senekal
Finish Somerset
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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
    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 right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    18.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff
    0.4 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
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
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 Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
152.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 46 min • 1 hr 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Senekal → Somerset
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Senekal
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Senekal → Somerset
Senekal Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset 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 Overlapping province
10.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
27.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
65.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Somerset → Senekal
Senekal ↔ Somerset
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint
152.1 km
Total: 303.5 km
Midpoint 152.1 km
303.5 km 3 hrs 32 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 303.5 km
Return-cycle span 607.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 152.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint -27.29524, 27.46660
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 9
How far is Senekal from Somerset? +
Senekal is about 303.5 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Senekal to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Senekal to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Senekal to Somerset? +
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 Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R508.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R510.52 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R566.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R570.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Senekal to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 13 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 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 Somerset
Western Bypass
From Senekal To Somerset
: cliff
From Senekal To Somerset
Honeydew
From Senekal To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area
Senekal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Somerset, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 10.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 27.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 65.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 142.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 149.0 km

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