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Distance from Silikon Lane to Harrismith

Silikon Lane to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 276.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 40 min.

N Silikon Lane → Harrismith
Road distance
276.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
246.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 40 min
Start point
Silikon Lane
End point
Warden Street
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
220 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R462.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R464.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R514.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R518.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R609.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R612.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R679.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R684.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R802.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R805.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R893.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R900.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
101° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
281° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.8705, 26.6645
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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276.0 km 3 hrs 40 min
Start Silikon Lane
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  5. Go straight onto Van der Vyver Street
    2.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Church Street
    6.0 km
  8. Continue left
    101.1 km
  9. Continue left
    74.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  11. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
137.9 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:30 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,153.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,214.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Silikon Lane Start: Silikon Lane -27.87049, 26.66450
Midpoint
137.9 km
Total: 276.0 km
Midpoint 137.9 km
276.0 km 3 hrs 40 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 276.0 km
Return-cycle span 552.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.87049, 26.66450
Midpoint -28.31096, 27.86396
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith
4
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Questions 9
How far is Silikon Lane from Harrismith? +
Silikon Lane is about 276.0 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Silikon Lane to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Silikon Lane to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Silikon Lane to Harrismith? +
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 Silikon Lane to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R462.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R464.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R514.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R518.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Silikon Lane to Harrismith? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Silikon Lane, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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