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Distance from Heilbron to Silikon

Heilbron to Silikon is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 158.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 18 min.

N Heilbron → Silikon
Road distance
158.1 km
98.2 mi • 85.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
144.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 18 min
Return: 4 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R264.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R265.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R294.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R297.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R349.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R350.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R388.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R392.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R459.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R461.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R511.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R515.95
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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158.1 km 2 hrs 18 min
Start Heilbron
Finish Silikon
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Heil Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Els Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Church Street
    1.0 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left
    1.3 km
  7. Go straight
    83.7 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    7.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  12. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Athea Road
    10.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.6 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Van der Vyver Street
    2.7 km
  18. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  19. Go straight onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Main toll road N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
79.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 9 min • 1 hr 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heilbron → Silikon
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Heilbron
Destination area Arrival
Silikon, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heilbron → Silikon
Heilbron 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
22.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
15.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
3.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Silikon → Heilbron
Heilbron ↔ Silikon
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heilbron -27.28639, 27.96944
Midpoint
79.0 km
Total: 158.1 km
Midpoint 79.0 km
158.1 km 2 hrs 18 min
Destination Silikon -27.87049, 26.66450

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 158.1 km
Return-cycle span 316.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 13.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.28639, 27.96944
Midpoint -27.61339, 27.33605
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 8
How far is Heilbron from Silikon? +
Heilbron is about 158.1 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Heilbron to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heilbron to Silikon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heilbron 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 Heilbron to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R264.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R265.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R294.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R297.19 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heilbron 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Heilbron To Silikon
Odendaalsrus
From Heilbron To Silikon
Welkom
From Heilbron To Silikon
Silikon Lane
From Heilbron To Silikon

Route Locations

Start area
Heilbron
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: 22.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 15.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 3.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 3.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 2.9 km

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