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Distance from Harrismith N5 to Silikon

Harrismith N5 to Silikon is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 273.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 36 min.

N Harrismith N5 → Silikon
Road distance
273.0 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
244.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 36 min
End point
Silikon Lane
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
216 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R457.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R459.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R509.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R513.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R603.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R605.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R671.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R677.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R793.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R797.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R883.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R891.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
280° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
100° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2837, 29.1133
End coords Destination point
-27.8705, 26.6645
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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273.0 km 3 hrs 36 min
Start Harrismith N5
Finish Silikon
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Cloete Street
    0.2 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N5: Bethlehem
    0.3 km
  5. Merge slight right
    88.0 km
  6. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  8. Turn right
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right
    94.6 km
  10. Continue straight
    5.9 km
  11. Turn right
    6.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Van der Vyver Street
    2.7 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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
136.4 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ 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
9 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,141.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,201.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith N5 -28.28371, 29.11333
Midpoint
136.4 km
Total: 273.0 km
Midpoint 136.4 km
273.0 km 3 hrs 36 min
Destination Silikon End: Silikon Lane -27.87049, 26.66450

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 273.0 km
Return-cycle span 546.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 136.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28371, 29.11333
Midpoint -28.31062, 27.85445
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 Harrismith N5 from Silikon? +
Harrismith N5 is about 273.0 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith N5 to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith N5 to Silikon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith N5 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 Harrismith N5 to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R457.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R459.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R509.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R513.24 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith N5 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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Towns along the route

Wilgepark
From Harrismith N5 To Silikon
: Bethlehem
From Harrismith N5 To Silikon
Silikon Lane
From Harrismith N5 To Silikon

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith N5, Free State
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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