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Distance from Silikon Lane to Midmar

Silikon Lane to Midmar is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 483.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 10 min.

N Silikon Lane → Midmar
Road distance
483.0 km
R103
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
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 10 min
Start point
Silikon Lane
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
370 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R808.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R812.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R900.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R907.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,066.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,071.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,188.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,197.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,403.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,410.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,563.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,576.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
119° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
299° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.8705, 26.6645
End coords Destination point
-29.5253, 30.1883
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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483.0 km 6 hrs 10 min
Start Silikon Lane
Finish Midmar
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    91.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    194.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.6 km
  17. Turn right
    3.1 km
  18. Turn left
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road R103
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R103.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
241.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 5 min • 3 hrs 5 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
80.3 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
80.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Midmar
06:28 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,018.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R96.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,125.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
241.5 km
Total: 483.0 km
Midpoint 241.5 km
483.0 km 6 hrs 10 min
Destination Midmar -29.52528, 30.18833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 483.0 km
Return-cycle span 965.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 241.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.87049, 26.66450
Midpoint -28.29119, 28.82195
End -29.52528, 30.18833
Destination services

Available in Midmar

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Midmar
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Midmar
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Midmar
5
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Questions 9
How far is Silikon Lane from Midmar? +
Silikon Lane is about 483.0 km from Midmar by road.
How long does it take from Silikon Lane to Midmar? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Silikon Lane to Midmar in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Silikon Lane to Midmar? +
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 Midmar? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R808.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R812.30 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R900.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R907.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Silikon Lane to Midmar? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Midmar
From Silikon Lane To Midmar
Howick
From Silikon Lane To Midmar

Route Locations

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

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