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Distance from Voortrekker to Senekal

N Voortrekker → Senekal
Road distance
999.1 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N5
Voortrekker to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 999.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 58 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
842.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 58 min
Start point
Voortrekker
Return: 23 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
718 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,907.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,915.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,323.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,337.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,517.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,527.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,065.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,084.85
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,312.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,325.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,034.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,059.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
46° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
226° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7498, 21.4597
End coords Destination point
-28.3169, 27.6225
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Voortrekker Fog View Forecast → 9 °C Senekal Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Voortrekker → Senekal
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Car
999.1 km
11 hrs 58 min
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Two-wheeler
999.1 km
~15 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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999 km
~1 hr 59 min
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999.1 km 11 hrs 58 min
Start Voortrekker
Finish Senekal
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Directions from Voortrekker to Senekal via N1 and N5
National highway route N1 N5
  1. Head on Voortrekker
    0.1 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.8 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    49.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.9 km
  5. Continue straight onto Brink Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Queen Street
    0.7 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Andries Pretorius Street
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    52.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    171.5 km
  10. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right
    66.5 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left
    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 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Senekal → Voortrekker Voortrekker to Johannesburg Voortrekker to Pretoria Voortrekker to Cape Town Voortrekker to Durban Johannesburg to Senekal Pretoria to Senekal Cape Town to Senekal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
499.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 59 min • 5 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
166.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
54.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Senekal
06:50 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,176.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R199.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,396.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Voortrekker Start: Voortrekker -33.74983, 21.45973
Midpoint
499.8 km
Total: 999.1 km
Midpoint 499.8 km
999.1 km 11 hrs 58 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 999.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,998.3 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 499.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.74983, 21.45973
Midpoint -31.22305, 24.25842
End -28.31694, 27.62250
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Questions 9
How far is Voortrekker from Senekal? +
Voortrekker is about 999.1 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Voortrekker to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Voortrekker to Senekal in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Voortrekker 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 Voortrekker to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,907.80 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,915.72 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,323.61 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,337.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Voortrekker to Senekal? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

: Beaufort
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: Johannesburg
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: Senekal
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Theunissen
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Route Locations

Start area
Voortrekker, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Senekal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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