Distance from Waterfront M13 to Senekal

N Waterfront M13 → Senekal

Road distance

1,179.7 km

Highway dominant · N5

Waterfront M13 to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,179.7 km in roughly 12 hrs 55 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,073.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.10×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

12 hrs 55 min

Return: 25 hrs 50 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

775 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

14 hrs 25 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,374.03

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,383.37

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

57° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

237° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9031, 18.4217

End coords Destination point

-28.3169, 27.6225

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 8 °C Waterfront M13 Fog View Forecast → 5 °C Senekal Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Waterfront M13 → Senekal

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Car

1,179.7 km

12 hrs 55 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,179.7 km

~18 hrs 8 min

65 km/h avg

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Places from Waterfront M13 to Senekal

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Hotel Near Waterfront M13

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 3 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 3 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Waterfront M13

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 3 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 3 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Senekal

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 909 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 909 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Senekal

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 910 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 910 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Waterfront M13

Finish Senekal

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Waterfront M13 to Senekal via N5

National highway N5
Start your journey

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Turn left

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At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane

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Continue onto Breakwater Lane

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At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane

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Continue onto Breakwater Lane

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road

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Continue onto Dock Road

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road

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Continue onto Dock Road

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road

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Continue onto Dock Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Dock Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards Paarl

462.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

644.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Turn left

0.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

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Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R242.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

589.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 27 min • 6 hrs 27 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

84.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

196.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

63.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

91%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Senekal

06:57 – 17:19

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 22 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:57

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,931.15

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R23.59

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R235.94

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,190.68

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (33)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Waterfront M13 -33.90306, 18.42167

Midpoint

589.8 km

Total: 1,179.7 km

Midpoint 589.8 km

1,179.7 km 12 hrs 55 min

Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,179.7 km

Return-cycle span 2,359.4 km

Traversal time 12 hrs 55 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 589.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90306, 18.42167

Midpoint -31.64503, 23.48625

End -28.31694, 27.62250

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Waterfront M13 from Senekal? +

Waterfront M13 is about 1,179.7 km from Senekal by road.

How long does it take from Waterfront M13 to Senekal? +

The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Waterfront M13 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 Waterfront M13 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 Waterfront M13 to Senekal? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,374.03 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,383.37 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,371.48 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,485.30 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Waterfront M13 to Senekal? +

Yes. There are 5 tollgates 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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