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Distance from Bloemfontein to Silikon

Bloemfontein to Silikon is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 178.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 23 min.

N Bloemfontein → Silikon
Road distance
178.1 km
110.7 mi • 96.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
145.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 23 min
Return: 4 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R298.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R299.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R332.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R334.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R393.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R395.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R438.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R441.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R517.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R520.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R576.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R581.37
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 23 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 38 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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178.1 km 2 hrs 23 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Silikon
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto President Brand Street
    0.7 km
  4. Go straight onto Aliwal Street
    1.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Milner Road
    1.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kenneth Kaunda Road
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Kenneth Kaunda Road
    2.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Eeufees Road
    92.8 km
  9. Continue straight
    66.0 km
  10. Turn left
    11.5 km
  11. Turn left
    0.4 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  13. Turn left onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.3 km
  14. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
89.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 11 min • 1 hr 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Silikon
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Silikon, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Silikon
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Silikon Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Bloemfontein to Welkom
3 other similar routes
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
42.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
35.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
16.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Silikon → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Silikon
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
89.2 km
Total: 178.1 km
Midpoint 89.2 km
178.1 km 2 hrs 23 min
Destination Silikon -27.87049, 26.66450

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 178.1 km
Return-cycle span 356.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 10.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 89.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.35560, 26.11728
End -27.87049, 26.66450
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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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 8
How far is Bloemfontein from Silikon? +
Bloemfontein is about 178.1 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Silikon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R298.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R299.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R332.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R334.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein 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 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

Silikon Lane
From Bloemfontein To Silikon

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
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

Distance comparisons

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

Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 42.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 35.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 16.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 0.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 23.6 km

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