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Distance from Silimela to Bonn

N Silimela → Bonn
Road distance
777.9 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R70
Silimela to Bonn is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 777.9 km in roughly 9 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
597.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 50 min
Start point
Silimela
End point
Bonn Crescent
Return: 19 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
590 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,565.47
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,571.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,563.79
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,638.85
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,065.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,073.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,063.34
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,162.37
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,717.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,728.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,714.92
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,845.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
2° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
182° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.2827, 26.5639
End coords Destination point
-27.9157, 26.8192
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 9 °C Silimela Fair View Forecast → 13 °C Bonn Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Silimela → Bonn
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Car
777.9 km
9 hrs 50 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
777.9 km
~11 hrs 58 min
65 km/h avg
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777.9 km 9 hrs 50 min
Start Silimela
Finish Bonn
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  1. Directions from Silimela to Bonn via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Silimela to Bonn via R70
    Provincial road route R70
  3. Head on Silimela
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Mzimvubu
    0.2 km
  5. Continue right onto Mzimvubu
    0.0 km
  6. Turn right onto Makana Way
    1.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    2.4 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    70.4 km
  9. Continue right
    0.7 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    129.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  15. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  16. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  17. Turn left
    2.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    169.9 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Ventersburg
    0.6 km
  21. Continue straight onto Pienaar Street
    0.5 km
  22. Continue straight onto D.J.P. Scholts Street
    0.2 km
  23. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.0 km
  24. Turn slight left towards R70
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left
    39.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  27. Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Bonn Crescent
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Bonn → Silimela Silimela to Johannesburg Silimela to Pretoria Silimela to Cape Town Silimela to Durban Johannesburg to Bonn Pretoria to Bonn Cape Town to Bonn
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Halfway point
389.5 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 55 min • 4 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
56.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
129.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
42.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bonn
07:01 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:12
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,251.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R155.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,422.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Silimela Start: Silimela -33.28272, 26.56386
Midpoint
389.5 km
Total: 777.9 km
Midpoint 389.5 km
777.9 km 9 hrs 50 min
Destination Bonn End: Bonn Crescent -27.91565, 26.81925

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 777.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,555.8 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 389.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28272, 26.56386
Midpoint -30.53757, 26.79314
End -27.91565, 26.81925
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Questions 9
How far is Silimela from Bonn? +
Silimela is about 777.9 km from Bonn by road.
How long does it take from Silimela to Bonn? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Silimela to Bonn 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 Silimela to Bonn? +
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 Silimela to Bonn? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,565.47 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,571.63 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,563.79 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,638.85 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Silimela to Bonn? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

Mzimvubu
From Silimela To Bonn
Makana Way
From Silimela To Bonn
Kroonstad
From Silimela To Bonn
Western Bypass
From Silimela To Bonn
Ventersburg
From Silimela To Bonn
Hennenman
From Silimela To Bonn
Senekal
From Silimela To Bonn
Bonn Crescent
From Silimela To Bonn

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