Distance from E 73 to Silimela

N E 73 → Silimela

Road distance

0.3 km

E 73 to Silimela is a short everyday drive, covering about 0.3 km in roughly 1 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

0.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.93×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 min

Start point

East

End point

Silimela

Return: 1 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

0 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

21.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R0.58

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R0.58

See more fuel details from E 73 to Silimela

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

62° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

242° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.2834, 26.5624

End coords Destination point

-33.2827, 26.5639

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 16 °C E 73 Rain View Forecast → 16 °C Silimela Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

E 73 → Silimela

🚗

Car

0.3 km

1 min

Road route

🚶

Walking

0.3 km

3 min

5 km/h average

Nearby places

Places in Silimela

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

37 places View all →

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Schools & education 0.4 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start E 73

Finish Silimela

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on East

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Nxanxadi

0.2 km
Turn right onto Silimela

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ Silimela → E 73 E 73 to Johannesburg E 73 to Pretoria E 73 to Cape Town E 73 to Durban Johannesburg to Silimela Pretoria to Silimela Cape Town to Silimela

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

0.2 km

Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 min • 1 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

0.0 L needed

Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

0.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

51.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Silimela

06:59 – 17:20

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 20 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 23 min

SunriseDawn break

06:59

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1.27

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.01

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R0.06

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1.34

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (0)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin E 73 Start: East -33.28339, 26.56237

Midpoint

0.2 km

Total: 0.3 km

Midpoint 0.2 km

0.3 km 1 min

Destination Silimela End: Silimela -33.28272, 26.56386

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape

One-way road span 0.3 km

Return-cycle span 0.6 km

Traversal time 1 min

Maneuver count 4

Maneuver density 1,318.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 0.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28339, 26.56237

Midpoint -33.28377, 26.56338

End -33.28272, 26.56386

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Questions 8

How far is E 73 from Silimela? +

E 73 is about 0.3 km from Silimela by road.

How long does it take from E 73 to Silimela? +

The drive usually takes about 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E 73 to Silimela in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from E 73 to Silimela? +

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 E 73 to Silimela? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R0.58 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R0.58 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R0.71 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R0.71 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E 73 to Silimela? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is mostly a short local route. 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

Nxanxadi

From E 73 To Silimela

Route Locations

Start area

E 73, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Silimela, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Reverse route and related trips

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Distance from E 73 to Silimela

Places in Silimela

Khutliso Daniels Secondary School

N V Cewu Public Primary School

C. M. Vellem Primary School

Samuel Ntlebi Primary School

D D Siwisa Primary School

T. E. M. Mrwetyana Secondary School

Archie Mbolekwa School

Ntsika Senior Secondary School

Nedbank Highflats

Micronized Products (Pty) Ltd - Grahamstown

Auto Clinic

Quickshop

Shoprite

PEP

Pick n Pay

Shell

GBS Mutual Bank

PEP

Tops at Spar

Spar

Nedbank

Director of Public Prosecutions Eastern Cape

Capitec Bank

Makana Health Sub-district Offices

Spec Savers

Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs

Checkers

The Crazy Store

Department of Roads and Transport

Pick n Pay

Hoof & Hound

Legal Resources Centre

Gadra Education Office

Jacques' Artisinal Bread

GEEnet

South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)

Bouquet Florist for Flowers Grahamstown

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