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Distance from Silikon to Main N3

Silikon to Main N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 425.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Silikon → Main N3
Road distance
425.4 km
R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
346.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 43 min
Start point
Silikon Lane
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
343 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R712.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R715.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R793.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R799.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R939.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R944.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,046.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,055.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,236.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,242.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,377.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,388.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
96° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
276° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.8705, 26.6645
End coords Destination point
-28.1747, 30.1761
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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425.4 km 5 hrs 43 min
Start Silikon
Finish Main N3
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Start point
Destination
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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
    67.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    12.3 km
  14. Turn left
    2.5 km
  15. Turn right
    27.5 km
  16. Turn right
    38.3 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Main N3 → Silikon Silikon to Johannesburg Silikon to Pretoria Silikon to Cape Town Silikon to Durban Johannesburg to Main N3 Pretoria to Main N3 Cape Town to Main N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
212.6 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 51 min • 2 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
70.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main N3
06:26 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,778.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.51
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R85.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,871.71
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 Start: Silikon Lane -27.87049, 26.66450
Midpoint
212.6 km
Total: 425.4 km
Midpoint 212.6 km
425.4 km 5 hrs 43 min
Destination Main N3 -28.17471, 30.17607

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 425.4 km
Return-cycle span 850.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 212.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.87049, 26.66450
Midpoint -28.30172, 28.55364
End -28.17471, 30.17607
Destination services

Available in Main N3

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Main N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Main N3
1
  • PEP
    Dundee, 3000, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Main N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Silikon from Main N3? +
Silikon is about 425.4 km from Main N3 by road.
How long does it take from Silikon to Main N3? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Silikon to Main N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Silikon to Main N3? +
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 Main N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R712.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R715.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R793.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R799.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Silikon to Main N3? +
Yes. There are 4 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. 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

Silikon Lane
From Silikon To Main N3
: Bergville
From Silikon To Main N3
Main
From Silikon To Main N3

Route Locations

Start area
Silikon, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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