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Distance from Midmar to Silikon

Midmar to Silikon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 483.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 5 min.

N Midmar → Silikon
Road distance
483.7 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
389.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 5 min
End point
Silikon Lane
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
365 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R809.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R813.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R902.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R909.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,068.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,073.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,190.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,199.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,405.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,412.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,566.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,578.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
297° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
117° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5253, 30.1883
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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483.7 km 6 hrs 5 min
Start Midmar
Finish Silikon
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp right
    2.7 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left
    6.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Zeederberg Road
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    148.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  12. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  14. Turn right
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right
    94.6 km
  16. Continue straight
    5.9 km
  17. Turn right
    6.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Van der Vyver Street
    2.7 km
  20. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  21. Go straight onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 → Midmar Midmar to Johannesburg Midmar to Pretoria Midmar to Cape Town Midmar to Durban Johannesburg to Silikon Pretoria to Silikon Cape Town to Silikon
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
241.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 2 min • 3 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
80.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.6%
☀ 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 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,022.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.67
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R96.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,128.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Midmar -29.52528, 30.18833
Midpoint
241.9 km
Total: 483.7 km
Midpoint 241.9 km
483.7 km 6 hrs 5 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 483.7 km
Return-cycle span 967.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 241.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.52528, 30.18833
Midpoint -28.28458, 28.83220
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 Midmar from Silikon? +
Midmar is about 483.7 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Midmar to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Midmar to Silikon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Midmar 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 Midmar to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R809.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R813.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R902.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R909.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Midmar 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

: Harrismith
From Midmar To Silikon
Bethlehem
From Midmar To Silikon
Silikon Lane
From Midmar To Silikon

Route Locations

Start area
Midmar
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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