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Distance from Soweto to Senekal

Soweto to Senekal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 291.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 26 min.

N Soweto → Senekal
Road distance
291.2 km
181.0 mi • 157.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
234.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
≈ 3 hrs 25 min
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
205 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R487.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R489.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R543.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R547.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R643.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R646.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R716.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R722.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R846.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R850.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R942.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R950.45
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 26 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 41 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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291.2 km 3 hrs 26 min
Start Soweto
Finish Senekal
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  6. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  9. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    217.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R70: Hennenman
    0.8 km
  13. Turn left
    53.9 km
  14. Continue left
    3.1 km
  15. Turn left
    0.3 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
145.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Senekal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Senekal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Senekal
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Senekal 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
1.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
14.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
129.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Senekal → Soweto
Soweto ↔ Senekal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
145.9 km
Total: 291.2 km
Midpoint 145.9 km
291.2 km 3 hrs 26 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 291.2 km
Return-cycle span 582.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 145.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -27.34457, 27.43170
End -28.31694, 27.62250
Destination services

Available in Senekal

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

Service groups 1
Fuel stations and garages
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Senekal
1
  • Shell
    13 Voortrekker Road, 9600, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Senekal? +
Soweto is about 291.2 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Senekal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Senekal? +
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 Soweto to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R487.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R489.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R543.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R547.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Senekal? +
Yes. There are 10 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto To Senekal
Western Bypass
From Soweto To Senekal
: Hennenman
From Soweto To Senekal

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Senekal
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: 1.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 14.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 129.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 52.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 136.7 km

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