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Distance from Silikon to D3338 Polokwane

Silikon to D3338 Polokwane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 568.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Silikon → D3338 Polokwane
Road distance
568.1 km
353.0 mi • 306.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
520.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 15 min
Return: 12 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R950.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R955.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,059.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,067.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,254.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,260.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,397.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,409.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,650.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,658.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,839.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,854.05
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 15 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 30 min
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Route class Operational trip category
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568.1 km 6 hrs 15 min
Start Silikon
Finish D3338 Polokwane
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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 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Athea Road
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Athea Road
    10.4 km
  10. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  11. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  12. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    177.1 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    111.2 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dorp Street
    0.4 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork towards D3338: Polokwane
    0.0 km
  24. Turn slight left onto Silicon Road
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 43
Known total R1,355.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 43 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
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
284.6 km
Free State to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 7 min • 3 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Limpopo
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Silikon → D3338 Polokwane
Free State to Limpopo
Start area Origin
Silikon, Free State
Destination area Arrival
D3338 Polokwane, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Silikon → D3338 Polokwane
Silikon Origin postcode
Not available
D3338 Polokwane Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Limpopo
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
275.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
291.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
195.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
D3338 Polokwane → Silikon
Silikon ↔ D3338 Polokwane
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Silikon to Pretoria Related trip
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Silikon to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Silikon -27.87049, 26.66450
Midpoint
284.6 km
Total: 568.1 km
Midpoint 284.6 km
568.1 km 6 hrs 15 min
Destination D3338 Polokwane -23.92871, 29.46695

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Limpopo
One-way road span 568.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,136.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 284.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.87049, 26.66450
Midpoint -25.94624, 28.13693
End -23.92871, 29.46695
Destination services

Available in D3338 Polokwane

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around D3338 Polokwane
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around D3338 Polokwane
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around D3338 Polokwane
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around D3338 Polokwane
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around D3338 Polokwane
6
  • Spar
    Polokwane, 0699
  • Checkers
    57 Hans van Rensburg Street, Polokwane, 0700, Limpopo
  • Shoprite
    Polokwane, 0699, Limpopo
  • Shoprite
    Polokwane, 0699, Limpopo
  • Bonjour
    Polokwane, 0699
  • Quickshop
    8 Grobler Street, Polokwane, 0699
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around D3338 Polokwane
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Questions 9
How far is Silikon from D3338 Polokwane? +
Silikon is about 568.1 km from D3338 Polokwane by road.
How long does it take from Silikon to D3338 Polokwane? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Silikon to D3338 Polokwane 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 Silikon to D3338 Polokwane? +
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 to D3338 Polokwane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R950.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R955.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,059.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,067.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Silikon to D3338 Polokwane? +
Yes. There are 43 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

Silikon Lane
From Silikon To D3338 Polokwane
: Johannesburg
From Silikon To D3338 Polokwane
Heilbron
From Silikon To D3338 Polokwane
ern Bypass
From Silikon To D3338 Polokwane
: Pretoria
From Silikon To D3338 Polokwane
Polokwane
From Silikon To D3338 Polokwane
Krugersdorp
From Silikon To D3338 Polokwane
D3338: Polokwane
From Silikon To D3338 Polokwane

Route Locations

Start area
Silikon, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D3338 Polokwane, Limpopo
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: 275.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 291.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 195.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 406.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 432.7 km

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