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Distance from Germiston to Silikon

Germiston to Silikon is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 268.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 2 min.

N Germiston → Silikon
Road distance
268.0 km
166.5 mi • 144.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
236.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 2 min
Return: 6 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R448.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R450.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R499.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R503.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R591.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R594.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R659.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R664.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R778.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R782.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R867.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R874.71
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 2 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 17 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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268.0 km 3 hrs 2 min
Start Germiston
Finish Silikon
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Elsburg Road
    1.0 km
  3. Continue straight onto President Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.0 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards M2
    0.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  14. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Athea Road
    10.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Van der Vyver Street
    2.7 km
  20. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  21. Go straight onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 13
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
134.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 31 min • 1 hr 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Germiston → Silikon
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Germiston
Destination area Arrival
Silikon, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Germiston → Silikon
Germiston Origin postcode
Not available
Silikon Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
8.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
25.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
106.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Silikon → Germiston
Germiston ↔ Silikon
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
134.2 km
Total: 268.0 km
Midpoint 134.2 km
268.0 km 3 hrs 2 min
Destination Silikon -27.87049, 26.66450

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 268.0 km
Return-cycle span 536.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 9.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 134.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -27.11748, 27.52842
End -27.87049, 26.66450
Destination services

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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 Germiston from Silikon? +
Germiston is about 268.0 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Silikon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston 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 Germiston to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R448.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R450.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R499.78 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R503.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Silikon? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Germiston To Silikon
Kimberley
From Germiston To Silikon
ern Bypass
From Germiston To Silikon
: Odendaalsrus
From Germiston To Silikon
Welkom
From Germiston To Silikon
Silikon Lane
From Germiston To Silikon

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 8.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 25.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 106.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 132.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 29.4 km

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