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Distance from Soweto to Silikon

Soweto to Silikon is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 252.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 56 min.

N Soweto → Silikon
Road distance
252.3 km
156.7 mi • 136.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
219.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 56 min
Return: 5 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R422.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R424.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R470.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R474.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R557.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R559.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R620.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R625.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R733.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R736.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R816.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R823.32
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 56 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 11 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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252.3 km 2 hrs 56 min
Start Soweto
Finish Silikon
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  6. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  9. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  14. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Athea Road
    10.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Van der Vyver Street
    2.7 km
  20. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  21. Go straight onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 28 min • 1 hr 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Silikon
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Silikon, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Silikon
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Silikon Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
24.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
40.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
90.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Silikon → Soweto
Soweto ↔ Silikon
Soweto to Johannesburg Related trip
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Soweto to Pretoria Related trip
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Soweto to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
126.3 km
Total: 252.3 km
Midpoint 126.3 km
252.3 km 2 hrs 56 min
Destination Silikon -27.87049, 26.66450

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 252.3 km
Return-cycle span 504.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 9.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -27.18511, 27.50510
End -27.87049, 26.66450
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Silikon
1
  • Pick n Pay
    46 Wessel Street, Odensdaalsrus, 9480, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Silikon? +
Soweto is about 252.3 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Silikon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Silikon? +
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 Soweto to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R422.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R424.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R470.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R474.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Silikon? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto To Silikon
Western Bypass
From Soweto To Silikon
: Odendaalsrus
From Soweto To Silikon
Welkom
From Soweto To Silikon
Silikon Lane
From Soweto To Silikon

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Silikon, Free State
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 24.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 40.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 90.7 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 116.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 13.7 km

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