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Distance from Senekal to Umhlanga Ridge

Senekal to Umhlanga Ridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 469.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 25 min.

N Senekal → Umhlanga Ridge
Road distance
469.9 km
292.0 mi • 253.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
369.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 25 min
Return: 10 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R786.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R790.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R876.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R883.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,037.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,042.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,156.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,165.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,365.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,372.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,521.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,533.74
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 25 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 40 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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469.9 km 5 hrs 25 min
Start Senekal
Finish Umhlanga Ridge
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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
    15.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    15.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.8 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.2 km
  15. Go straight onto Millennium Way
    0.0 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Millennium Boulevard
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Millennium Boulevard
    0.3 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
235.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 42 min • 2 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Senekal → Umhlanga Ridge
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Senekal
Destination area Arrival
Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Senekal → Umhlanga Ridge
Senekal Origin postcode
Not available
Umhlanga Ridge 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
176.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
193.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
97.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Umhlanga Ridge → Senekal
Senekal ↔ Umhlanga Ridge
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint
235.0 km
Total: 469.9 km
Midpoint 235.0 km
469.9 km 5 hrs 25 min
Destination Umhlanga Ridge -29.72165, 31.06551

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 469.9 km
Return-cycle span 939.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 235.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint -28.62210, 29.61311
End -29.72165, 31.06551
Destination services

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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 Umhlanga Ridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
2
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
2
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Questions 9
How far is Senekal from Umhlanga Ridge? +
Senekal is about 469.9 km from Umhlanga Ridge by road.
How long does it take from Senekal to Umhlanga Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Senekal to Umhlanga Ridge in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Senekal to Umhlanga Ridge? +
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 Umhlanga Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R786.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R790.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R876.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R883.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Senekal to Umhlanga Ridge? +
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 Umhlanga Ridge
: Port Shepstone
From Senekal To Umhlanga Ridge
King Shaka International Airport
From Senekal To Umhlanga Ridge
Stanger
From Senekal To Umhlanga Ridge
and Coast
From Senekal To Umhlanga Ridge
Coast
From Senekal To Umhlanga Ridge
: uMhlanga
From Senekal To Umhlanga Ridge
Cornubia
From Senekal To Umhlanga Ridge
La Lucia Ridge
From Senekal To Umhlanga Ridge
Gateway
From Senekal To Umhlanga Ridge

Route Locations

Start area
Senekal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 176.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 193.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 97.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 231.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 314.8 km

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