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Distance from Silikon Lane to Tweedie

Silikon Lane to Tweedie is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 468.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Silikon Lane → Tweedie
Road distance
468.7 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
387.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 53 min
Start point
Silikon Lane
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
353 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R784.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R788.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R874.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R881.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,035.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,040.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,153.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,162.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,362.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,368.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,517.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,529.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
118° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
298° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.8705, 26.6645
End coords Destination point
-29.4767, 30.1841
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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468.7 km 5 hrs 53 min
Start Silikon Lane
Finish Tweedie
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Destination
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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
    91.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    190.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right towards Tweedie
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  16. Merge slight right
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. 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 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
Routes ↩ Tweedie → Silikon Lane Silikon Lane to Johannesburg Silikon Lane to Pretoria Silikon Lane to Cape Town Silikon Lane to Durban Johannesburg to Tweedie Pretoria to Tweedie Cape Town to Tweedie
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
234.3 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 56 min • 2 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tweedie
06:28 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,959.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R93.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,062.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
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
234.3 km
Total: 468.7 km
Midpoint 234.3 km
468.7 km 5 hrs 53 min
Destination Tweedie -29.47672, 30.18414

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 468.7 km
Return-cycle span 937.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 234.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.87049, 26.66450
Midpoint -28.31236, 28.75509
End -29.47672, 30.18414
Destination services

Available in Tweedie

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Tweedie
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Tweedie
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Tweedie
4
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Questions 9
How far is Silikon Lane from Tweedie? +
Silikon Lane is about 468.7 km from Tweedie by road.
How long does it take from Silikon Lane to Tweedie? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Silikon Lane to Tweedie in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Silikon Lane to Tweedie? +
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 Tweedie? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R784.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R788.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R874.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R881.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Silikon Lane to Tweedie? +
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 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

Howick ()
From Silikon Lane To Tweedie

Route Locations

Start area
Silikon Lane, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tweedie, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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