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Distance from Senekal to Colesberg

Senekal to Colesberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 400.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 18 min.

N Senekal → Colesberg
Road distance
400.7 km
249.0 mi • 216.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
362.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 18 min
Return: 8 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R670.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R673.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R747.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R753.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R884.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R889.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R985.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R993.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,164.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,169.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,297.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,307.63
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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400.7 km 4 hrs 18 min
Start Senekal
Finish Colesberg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right
    66.6 km
  3. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  4. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    331.1 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.7 km
  9. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
200.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 9 min • 2 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Senekal → Colesberg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Senekal
Destination area Arrival
Colesberg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Senekal → Colesberg
Senekal Origin postcode
Not available
Colesberg 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 Similar distance
28.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
107.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
124.2 km
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Senekal ↔ Colesberg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint
200.5 km
Total: 400.7 km
Midpoint 200.5 km
400.7 km 4 hrs 18 min
Destination Colesberg -30.72111, 25.09667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 400.7 km
Return-cycle span 801.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 200.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint -29.30922, 26.16158
End -30.72111, 25.09667
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Colesberg
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Colesberg
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Colesberg
3
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Questions 9
How far is Senekal from Colesberg? +
Senekal is about 400.7 km from Colesberg by road.
How long does it take from Senekal to Colesberg? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Senekal to Colesberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Senekal to Colesberg? +
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 Senekal to Colesberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R670.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R673.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R747.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R753.19 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Senekal to Colesberg? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

: Bloemfontein
From Senekal To Colesberg
: Colesberg
From Senekal To Colesberg
Petrusville
From Senekal To Colesberg
Burgerdorp
From Senekal To Colesberg

Route Locations

Start area
Senekal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colesberg
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 28.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 107.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 124.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 162.1 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 257.8 km

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