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Distance from Maitland to Senekal

Maitland to Senekal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,173.7 km in roughly 12 hrs 49 min.

N Maitland → Senekal
Road distance
1,173.7 km
729.3 mi • 633.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,068.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 49 min
Return: 25 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,964.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,974.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,188.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,206.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,592.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,604.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,887.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,911.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,410.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,427.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,799.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,830.53
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,173.7 km 12 hrs 49 min
Start Maitland
Finish Senekal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Long Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Norway Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Essex Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Coronation Road
    0.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Koeberg Road
    0.7 km
  7. Take the ramp slight right towards N1: Paarl
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right
    457.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right
    66.5 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.3 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

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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
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
586.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 24 min • 6 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Maitland → Senekal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Maitland, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Senekal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Maitland → Senekal
Maitland Origin postcode
Not available
Senekal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
801.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
880.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
935.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Senekal → Maitland
Maitland ↔ Senekal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Maitland -33.92250, 18.49306
Midpoint
586.7 km
Total: 1,173.7 km
Midpoint 586.7 km
1,173.7 km 12 hrs 49 min
Destination Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,173.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,347.3 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 586.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92250, 18.49306
Midpoint -31.62489, 23.50759
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 Maitland from Senekal? +
Maitland is about 1,173.7 km from Senekal by road.
How long does it take from Maitland to Senekal? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maitland 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 Maitland 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 Maitland to Senekal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,964.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,974.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,188.64 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,206.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maitland 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Paarl
From Maitland To Senekal
: Johannesburg
From Maitland To Senekal
: Senekal
From Maitland To Senekal
Theunissen
From Maitland To Senekal

Route Locations

Start area
Maitland, 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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 801.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 880.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 935.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 897.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 995.1 km

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