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Distance from Umbilo to Senekal

Umbilo to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 458.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 15 min.

N Umbilo → Senekal
Road distance
458.2 km
284.7 mi • 247.3 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
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 15 min
Return: 10 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R766.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R770.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R854.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R861.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,011.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,016.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,127.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,136.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,331.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,337.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,483.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,495.31
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 15 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 30 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

458.2 km 5 hrs 15 min
Start Umbilo
Finish Senekal
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Cunningham Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Bartle Road
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Oliver Lea Drive
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Sarnia Road
    0.5 km
  5. Turn slight right towards M5: Bluff
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards M7
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    0.4 km
  8. Continue make a U-turn onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  16. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Church Street
    69.8 km
  18. Turn right
    0.3 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
229.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 37 min • 2 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Umbilo → Senekal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Umbilo
Destination area Arrival
Senekal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Umbilo → Senekal
Umbilo 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
165.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
85.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
181.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Senekal → Umbilo
Umbilo ↔ Senekal
Umbilo to Johannesburg Related trip
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Umbilo to Pretoria Related trip
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Umbilo to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umbilo -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint
229.1 km
Total: 458.2 km
Midpoint 229.1 km
458.2 km 5 hrs 15 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 458.2 km
Return-cycle span 916.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 229.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint -28.57418, 29.60721
End -28.31694, 27.62250
Destination services

Available in Senekal

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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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Umbilo from Senekal? +
Umbilo is about 458.2 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Umbilo to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umbilo to Senekal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umbilo 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 Umbilo to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R766.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R770.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R854.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R861.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umbilo to Senekal? +
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

: Bluff
From Umbilo To Senekal
Mobeni
From Umbilo To Senekal
: Pietermaritzburg
From Umbilo To Senekal
: Harrismith
From Umbilo To Senekal
Bethlehem
From Umbilo To Senekal

Route Locations

Start area
Umbilo
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: 165.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 85.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 181.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 219.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 303.0 km

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