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Distance from Shell Select 0699 Limpopo to Silikon

Shell Select 0699 Limpopo to Silikon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 579.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Shell Select 0699 Limpopo → Silikon
Road distance
579.7 km
360.2 mi • 313.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
525.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 24 min
Return: 12 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R970.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R975.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,081.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,089.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,280.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,286.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,426.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,438.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,684.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,692.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,876.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,892.15
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 39 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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579.7 km 6 hrs 24 min
Start Shell Select 0699 Limpopo
Finish Silikon
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Munnik Avenue
    2.0 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Louis Trichardt
    0.9 km
  5. Turn sharp right onto Polokwane Bypass
    283.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  8. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  15. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Athea Road
    10.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Van der Vyver Street
    2.7 km
  21. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  22. Go straight onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 45
Known total R1,425.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 45 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
290.4 km
Limpopo to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 12 min • 3 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shell Select 0699 Limpopo → Silikon
Limpopo to Free State
Start area Origin
Shell Select 0699 Limpopo, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Silikon, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shell Select 0699 Limpopo → Silikon
Shell Select 0699 Limpopo Origin postcode
Not available
Silikon Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Limpopo to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
286.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
303.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
207.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Silikon → Shell Select 0699 Limpopo
Shell Select 0699 Limpopo ↔ Silikon
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 0699 Limpopo -23.88924, 29.49128
Midpoint
290.4 km
Total: 579.7 km
Midpoint 290.4 km
579.7 km 6 hrs 24 min
Destination Silikon -27.87049, 26.66450

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Free State
One-way road span 579.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,159.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 290.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.88924, 29.49128
Midpoint -25.89938, 28.16291
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 Shell Select 0699 Limpopo from Silikon? +
Shell Select 0699 Limpopo is about 579.7 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 0699 Limpopo to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 0699 Limpopo to Silikon in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Shell Select 0699 Limpopo 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 Shell Select 0699 Limpopo to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R970.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R975.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,081.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,089.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 0699 Limpopo to Silikon? +
Yes. There are 45 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

: Louis Trichardt
From Shell Select 0699 Limpopo To Silikon
Polokwane Bypass
From Shell Select 0699 Limpopo To Silikon
: Johannesburg
From Shell Select 0699 Limpopo To Silikon
: Soweto
From Shell Select 0699 Limpopo To Silikon
Kimberley
From Shell Select 0699 Limpopo To Silikon
Bloemfontein
From Shell Select 0699 Limpopo To Silikon
ern Bypass
From Shell Select 0699 Limpopo To Silikon
: Odendaalsrus
From Shell Select 0699 Limpopo To Silikon
Welkom
From Shell Select 0699 Limpopo To Silikon
Silikon Lane
From Shell Select 0699 Limpopo To Silikon

Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 0699 Limpopo, Limpopo
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 286.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 303.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 207.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 418.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 425.3 km

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