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Distance from Kimberley to Silikon

Kimberley to Silikon is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 290.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 35 min.

N Kimberley → Silikon
Road distance
290.4 km
180.5 mi • 156.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
209.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 35 min
Return: 7 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R486.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R488.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R541.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R545.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R641.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R644.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R714.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R720.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R844.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R848.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R940.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R947.88
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 35 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 50 min
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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290.4 km 3 hrs 35 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Silikon
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Market Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  6. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  8. Turn right
    38.2 km
  9. Turn left
    80.4 km
  10. Turn left
    2.5 km
  11. Turn left
    0.4 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  13. Turn left onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.3 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
145.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Silikon
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Silikon, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Silikon
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Silikon Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
2.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
14.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
51.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Silikon → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Silikon
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
145.3 km
Total: 290.4 km
Midpoint 145.3 km
290.4 km 3 hrs 35 min
Destination Silikon -27.87049, 26.66450

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 290.4 km
Return-cycle span 580.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 145.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -27.70411, 25.39880
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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How far is Kimberley from Silikon? +
Kimberley is about 290.4 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Silikon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley 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 Kimberley to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R486.18 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R488.48 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R541.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R545.98 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley 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

Transvaal
From Kimberley To Silikon
Silikon Lane
From Kimberley To Silikon

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 2.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 14.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 51.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 155.0 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 147.6 km

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