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Distance from Howick to Senekal

Howick to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 357.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 7 min.

N Howick → Senekal
Road distance
357.7 km
222.2 mi • 193.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
284.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 7 min
Return: 8 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R598.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R601.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R666.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R672.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R789.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R793.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R880.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R887.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,039.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,044.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,157.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,167.33
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Senekal
9.7°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.4°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
25%
Wind 10m wind speed
18 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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357.7 km 4 hrs 7 min
Start Howick
Finish Senekal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Clarendon Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight onto Ludgate Hill
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Braemar Crescent
    0.1 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Northumberland Avenue
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Wear Avenue
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Amber Avenue
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    140.6 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  14. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    69.8 km
  16. Turn right
    0.3 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
178.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Howick → Senekal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Howick
Destination area Arrival
Senekal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Howick → Senekal
Howick 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
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
64.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
81.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
14.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Senekal → Howick
Howick ↔ Senekal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Howick -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint
178.8 km
Total: 357.7 km
Midpoint 178.8 km
357.7 km 4 hrs 7 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 357.7 km
Return-cycle span 715.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 178.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint -28.34238, 29.28212
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Howick from Senekal? +
Howick is about 357.7 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Howick to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Howick to Senekal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Howick 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 Howick to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R598.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R601.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R666.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R672.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Howick to Senekal? +
Yes. There are 12 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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Route Locations

Start area
Howick
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: 64.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
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