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Distance from Ga Kgoe to Silwood Heights

Ga Kgoe to Silwood Heights is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,172.2 km in roughly 13 hrs 50 min.

N Ga Kgoe → Silwood Heights
Road distance
1172.2 km
M32 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
914.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 50 min
End point
Riet Street
Return: 27 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
830 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,238.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,247.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,725.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,742.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,953.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,965.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,596.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,619.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,885.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,901.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,732.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,761.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
212° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
32° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.1093, 23.9080
End coords Destination point
-34.0160, 18.7173
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1172.2 km 830 min
Start Ga Kgoe
Finish Silwood Heights
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    26.8 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    86.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  5. Continue
    3.6 km
  6. Turn right
    0.0 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    23.9 km
  8. Turn right
    188.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Kenhardt Road
    343.5 km
  14. Continue right
    21.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  18. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    118.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  22. Take the ramp right
    0.3 km
  23. Turn left
    171.7 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    117.4 km
  26. Continue straight onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    7.6 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.9 km
  28. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    14.9 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M32: Spine Road Extension
    0.5 km
  30. Turn left onto Spine Road
    1.1 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Old Faure Road
    0.1 km
  32. Continue onto Old Faure Road
    1.6 km
  33. Turn left onto Greenshank Drive
    0.2 km
  34. Turn right onto Martin Street
    0.3 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn left onto Spurwing Drive
    0.1 km
  36. Turn right onto Elands Street
    0.3 km
  37. Turn right onto Riet Street
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Silwood Heights → Ga Kgoe Ga Kgoe to Johannesburg Ga Kgoe to Pretoria Ga Kgoe to Cape Town Ga Kgoe to Durban Johannesburg to Silwood Heights Pretoria to Silwood Heights Cape Town to Silwood Heights
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
586.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 55 min • 6 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
84.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
195.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
63.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Silwood Heights
07:25 – 17:56
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 22 min
SunriseDawn break
07:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,899.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R234.43
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,157.53
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ga Kgoe -27.10927, 23.90798
Midpoint
586.6 km
Total: 1172.2 km
Midpoint 586.6 km
1172.2 km 830 min
Destination Silwood Heights End: Riet Street -34.01596, 18.71733

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1172.2 km
Return-cycle span 2344.4 km
Traversal time 830 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 586.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.10927, 23.90798
Midpoint -30.46909, 20.47979
End -34.01596, 18.71733
Destination services

Available in Silwood Heights

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Silwood Heights
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Silwood Heights
3
  • PEP
    Plein Street, Cape Town, 3630, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Forest Drive, Cape Town, 7100, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Silwood Heights
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Silwood Heights
6
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Questions 9
How far is Ga Kgoe from Silwood Heights? +
Ga Kgoe is about 1172.2 km from Silwood Heights by road.
How long does it take from Ga Kgoe to Silwood Heights? +
The drive usually takes about 830 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ga Kgoe to Silwood Heights in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Ga Kgoe to Silwood Heights? +
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 Ga Kgoe to Silwood Heights? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,238.18 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,247.46 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,725.99 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,742.87 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ga Kgoe to Silwood Heights? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Ga Kgoe
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Silwood Heights, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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