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Distance from Senekal to Kwamashu

Senekal to Kwamashu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 457.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 24 min.

N Senekal → Kwamashu
Road distance
457.6 km
284.3 mi • 247.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
361.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 24 min
Return: 10 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R765.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R769.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R853.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R860.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,010.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,015.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,125.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,134.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,329.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,336.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,481.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,493.35
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 39 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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457.6 km 5 hrs 24 min
Start Senekal
Finish Kwamashu
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left
    71.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto King Cetshwayo Highway towards Hillcrest
    12.7 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    0.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M39: Old Main Road
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight onto Old Main Road
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Old Main Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Old Main Road
    0.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Pioneer Road
    1.7 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Wyebank Road
    1.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Glamis Avenue
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Glamis Avenue
    0.9 km
  15. Turn left onto Sandhurst Avenue
    1.1 km
  16. Continue slight left onto Cunmor Gardens
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Lambourne Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Dinkelman Road
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Dumisani Makhaye Drive
    8.9 km
  20. Turn left onto Malandela Road
    1.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Malandela Road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Malandela Road
    0.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Undlondlo Road
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Undlondlo Road
    0.3 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nyala Road
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Nyala Road
    0.4 km
  27. Continue straight onto Richmond Main Road
    0.6 km
  28. Turn left onto Ibohlololo Drive
    0.6 km
  29. 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 Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
228.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 42 min • 2 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Senekal → Kwamashu
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Senekal
Destination area Arrival
Kwamashu
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Senekal → Kwamashu
Senekal Origin postcode
Not available
Kwamashu Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
164.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
181.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
85.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kwamashu → Senekal
Senekal ↔ Kwamashu
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Senekal -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint
228.8 km
Total: 457.6 km
Midpoint 228.8 km
457.6 km 5 hrs 24 min
Destination Kwamashu -29.74139, 30.96222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 457.6 km
Return-cycle span 915.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 228.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.31694, 27.62250
Midpoint -28.56668, 29.60651
End -29.74139, 30.96222
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kwamashu
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Kwamashu
1
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Kwamashu
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kwamashu
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Kwamashu
1
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Questions 9
How far is Senekal from Kwamashu? +
Senekal is about 457.6 km from Kwamashu by road.
How long does it take from Senekal to Kwamashu? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Senekal to Kwamashu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Senekal to Kwamashu? +
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 Kwamashu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R765.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R769.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R853.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R860.17 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Senekal to Kwamashu? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Hillcrest
From Senekal To Kwamashu
Durban
From Senekal To Kwamashu
Cunmor Gardens
From Senekal To Kwamashu

Route Locations

Start area
Senekal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kwamashu
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: 164.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 181.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 85.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 219.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 302.4 km

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