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Distance from Silimela to Cliff

N Silimela → Cliff
Road distance
744.3 km
Silimela to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 744.3 km in roughly 10 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
520.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 6 min
Start point
Silimela
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
606 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,421.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,427.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,730.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,741.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,875.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,882.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,283.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,297.98
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,467.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,477.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,005.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,023.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
38° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
218° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.2827, 26.5639
End coords Destination point
-29.5298, 29.8386
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 14 °C Silimela Fog View Forecast → 9 °C Cliff Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Silimela → Cliff
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Car
744.3 km
10 hrs 6 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
744.3 km
~11 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
744 km
~1 hr 29 min
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744.3 km 10 hrs 6 min
Start Silimela
Finish Cliff
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Silimela
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Mzimvubu
    0.2 km
  3. Continue right onto Mzimvubu
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Makana Way
    1.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    2.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left
    110.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  9. Continue
    0.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  11. Continue
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    0.9 km
  13. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    67.3 km
  16. Turn left
    163.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    212.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left
    63.2 km
  20. Turn left
    53.1 km
  21. Turn right
    37.6 km
  22. Turn left
    14.4 km
  23. Continue straight
    4.9 km
  24. Turn left
    6.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Cliff → Silimela Silimela to Johannesburg Silimela to Pretoria Silimela to Cape Town Silimela to Durban Johannesburg to Cliff Pretoria to Cliff Cape Town to Cliff
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Halfway point
372.3 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 3 min • 5 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
123.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cliff
06:38 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,111.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R148.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,274.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Silimela Start: Silimela -33.28272, 26.56386
Midpoint
372.3 km
Total: 744.3 km
Midpoint 372.3 km
744.3 km 10 hrs 6 min
Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 744.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,488.6 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 372.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28272, 26.56386
Midpoint -31.44828, 28.85655
End -29.52981, 29.83861
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Questions 9
How far is Silimela from Cliff? +
Silimela is about 744.3 km from Cliff by road.
How long does it take from Silimela to Cliff? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Silimela to Cliff 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 Cliff? +
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 Cliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,421.17 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,427.06 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,730.91 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,741.63 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Silimela to Cliff? +
No tollgates are 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. 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

Mzimvubu
From Silimela To Cliff
Makana Way
From Silimela To Cliff

Route Locations

Start area
Silimela, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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