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Distance from Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State to Silikon

Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State to Silikon is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 187.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 15 min.

N Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State → Silikon
Road distance
187.1 km
116.3 mi • 101.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
164.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
≈ 2 hrs 14 min
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
134 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R313.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R314.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R348.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R351.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R413.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R415.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R460.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R464.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R543.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R546.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R605.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R610.76
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 15 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 30 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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187.1 km 2 hrs 15 min
Start Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State
Finish Silikon
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Fichardt Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto J.B. le Roux Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Eric Louw Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto D.F. Malan Road
    2.8 km
  6. Turn left
    18.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    102.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  11. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Athea Road
    10.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Van der Vyver Street
    2.7 km
  17. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  18. Go straight onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R183.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
93.7 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 7 min • 1 hr 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State → Silikon
Free State
Start area Origin
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Silikon, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State → Silikon
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State Origin postcode
Not available
Silikon Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Bloemfontein to Welkom
3 other similar routes
Bloemfontein to Welkom Same province
51.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
25.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
44.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Silikon → Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State ↔ Silikon
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State -26.81269, 27.82694
Midpoint
93.7 km
Total: 187.1 km
Midpoint 93.7 km
187.1 km 2 hrs 15 min
Destination Silikon -27.87049, 26.66450

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 187.1 km
Return-cycle span 374.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 11.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 93.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.81269, 27.82694
Midpoint -27.44459, 27.36169
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 Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State from Silikon? +
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State is about 187.1 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State to Silikon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State 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 Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R313.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R314.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R348.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R351.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State to Silikon? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State To Silikon
Bloemfontein
From Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State To Silikon
: Odendaalsrus
From Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State To Silikon
Welkom
From Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State To Silikon
Silikon Lane
From Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State To Silikon

Route Locations

Start area
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State, Free State
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.

Bloemfontein to Welkom Same province
About 135.4 km Difference: 51.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 25.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 44.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 32.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 8.6 km

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