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Distance from Bethlehem to Silikon

Bethlehem to Silikon is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 183.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 35 min.

N Bethlehem → Silikon
Road distance
183.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
166.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 35 min
Start point
Roux Street
End point
Silikon Lane
Return: 5 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
155 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R307.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R308.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R342.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R345.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R405.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R407.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R451.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R455.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R533.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R536.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R594.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R599.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
284° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
104° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-27.8705, 26.6645
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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183.6 km 155 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Silikon
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Roux Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Malan Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  5. Turn right
    0.7 km
  6. Turn right
    94.6 km
  7. Continue straight
    5.9 km
  8. Turn right
    6.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Van der Vyver Street
    2.7 km
  11. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
91.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 17 min • 1 hr 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
30.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Silikon
06:40 – 17:39
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R767.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.67
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R36.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R807.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
91.7 km
Total: 183.6 km
Midpoint 91.7 km
183.6 km 155 min
Destination Silikon End: Silikon Lane -27.87049, 26.66450

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 183.6 km
Return-cycle span 367.2 km
Traversal time 155 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 8.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 91.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -28.22339, 27.46568
End -27.87049, 26.66450
Destination services

Available in Silikon

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Silikon
1
  • Pick n Pay
    46 Wessel Street, Odensdaalsrus, 9480, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Silikon? +
Bethlehem is about 183.6 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 155 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Silikon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Silikon? +
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 Bethlehem to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R307.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R308.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R342.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R345.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Silikon? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Silikon, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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