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Distance from Main N3 to Silikon

Main N3 to Silikon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 424.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Main N3 → Silikon
Road distance
424.4 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
346.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 38 min
Start point
Main
End point
Silikon Lane
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
338 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R710.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R713.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R791.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R797.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R937.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R941.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,044.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,052.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,233.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,239.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,374.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,385.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
275° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
95° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.1747, 30.1761
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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424.4 km 5 hrs 38 min
Start Main N3
Finish Silikon
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Main
    38.3 km
  2. Turn left
    27.3 km
  3. Turn left
    2.6 km
  4. Turn right
    12.6 km
  5. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  10. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  11. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  13. Turn right
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right
    94.6 km
  15. Continue straight
    5.9 km
  16. Turn right
    6.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Van der Vyver Street
    2.7 km
  19. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  20. Go straight onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Silikon → Main N3 Main N3 to Johannesburg Main N3 to Pretoria Main N3 to Cape Town Main N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Silikon Pretoria to Silikon Cape Town to Silikon
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
212.1 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 49 min • 2 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
70.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.6%
☀ 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
10 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,774.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R84.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,867.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main N3 Start: Main -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint
212.1 km
Total: 424.4 km
Midpoint 212.1 km
424.4 km 5 hrs 38 min
Destination Silikon End: Silikon Lane -27.87049, 26.66450

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 424.4 km
Return-cycle span 848.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 212.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint -28.30233, 28.55744
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 Main N3 from Silikon? +
Main N3 is about 424.4 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Main N3 to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main N3 to Silikon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main N3 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 Main N3 to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R710.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R713.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R791.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R797.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main N3 to Silikon? +
Yes. There are 4 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Main
From Main N3 To Silikon
: Harrismith
From Main N3 To Silikon
Bethlehem
From Main N3 To Silikon
Silikon Lane
From Main N3 To Silikon

Route Locations

Start area
Main N3, KwaZulu-Natal
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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