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Distance from Senekal to Umbilo

Senekal to Umbilo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 458.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 20 min.

N Senekal → Umbilo
Road distance
458.5 km
284.9 mi • 247.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
369.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 20 min
Return: 10 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R767.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R771.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R855.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R862.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,012.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,017.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,128.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,137.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,332.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,338.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,484.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,496.57
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 35 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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458.5 km 5 hrs 20 min
Start Senekal
Finish Umbilo
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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 left
    71.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  9. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    13.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Durban
    0.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Umbilo Road
    1.3 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Stellawood Road
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Selborne Road
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Lorraine Avenue
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Cunningham Road
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
229.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 40 min • 2 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Senekal → Umbilo
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Senekal
Destination area Arrival
Umbilo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Senekal → Umbilo
Senekal Origin postcode
Not available
Umbilo 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
165.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
182.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
86.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Umbilo → Senekal
Senekal ↔ Umbilo
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint
229.3 km
Total: 458.5 km
Midpoint 229.3 km
458.5 km 5 hrs 20 min
Destination Umbilo -29.89056, 30.97778

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 458.5 km
Return-cycle span 917.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 229.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint -28.57113, 29.60706
End -29.89056, 30.97778
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo
6
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Umbilo
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Umbilo
1
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Questions 9
How far is Senekal from Umbilo? +
Senekal is about 458.5 km from Umbilo by road.
How long does it take from Senekal to Umbilo? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Senekal to Umbilo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Senekal to Umbilo? +
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 Umbilo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R767.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R771.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R855.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R862.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Senekal to Umbilo? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates 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

: Durban
From Senekal To Umbilo
: Queensburgh
From Senekal To Umbilo
Pinetown
From Senekal To Umbilo
New Germany
From Senekal To Umbilo
Bayhead
From Senekal To Umbilo

Route Locations

Start area
Senekal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umbilo
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: 165.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 182.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 86.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 220.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 280.0 km

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