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Distance from Howick to Silikon

Howick to Silikon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 470.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 51 min.

N Howick → Silikon
Road distance
470.6 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
390.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 51 min
Start point
Clarendon Road
End point
Silikon Lane
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
351 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R787.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R791.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R877.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R884.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,039.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,044.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,157.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,167.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,367.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,374.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,523.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,535.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
296° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
116° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.4836, 30.2242
End coords Destination point
-27.8705, 26.6645
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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470.6 km 5 hrs 51 min
Start Howick
Finish Silikon
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Clarendon Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight onto Ludgate Hill
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Braemar Crescent
    0.1 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Northumberland Avenue
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Wear Avenue
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Amber Avenue
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    140.6 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  14. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  16. Turn right
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right
    94.6 km
  18. Continue straight
    5.9 km
  19. Turn right
    6.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Van der Vyver Street
    2.7 km
  22. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  23. Go straight onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right onto Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Silikon → Howick Howick to Johannesburg Howick to Pretoria Howick to Cape Town Howick to Durban Johannesburg to Silikon Pretoria to Silikon Cape Town to Silikon
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
235.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 55 min • 2 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.1%
☀ 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 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,966.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,070.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Howick Start: Clarendon Road -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint
235.3 km
Total: 470.6 km
Midpoint 235.3 km
470.6 km 5 hrs 51 min
Destination Silikon End: Silikon Lane -27.87049, 26.66450

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 470.6 km
Return-cycle span 941.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 235.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint -28.30981, 28.77285
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 Howick from Silikon? +
Howick is about 470.6 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Howick to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Howick to Silikon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Howick 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 Howick to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R787.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R791.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R877.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R884.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Howick to Silikon? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Towns along the route

Ludgate Hill
From Howick To Silikon
Braemar Crescent
From Howick To Silikon
: Harrismith
From Howick To Silikon
Bethlehem
From Howick To Silikon
Silikon Lane
From Howick To Silikon

Route Locations

Start area
Howick
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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