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Distance from Transvaal to Silikon

Transvaal to Silikon is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 284.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Transvaal → Silikon
Road distance
284.4 km
176.7 mi • 153.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
206.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 30 min
Return: 7 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R476.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R478.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R530.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R534.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R628.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R631.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R699.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R705.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R826.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R830.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R920.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R928.30
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 30 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 45 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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284.4 km 3 hrs 30 min
Start Transvaal
Finish Silikon
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  1. Head on Transvaal
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Transvaal
    102.2 km
  3. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  4. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  5. Turn right
    38.2 km
  6. Turn left
    80.4 km
  7. Turn left
    2.5 km
  8. Turn left
    0.4 km
  9. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  10. Turn left onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.3 km
  11. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
142.3 km
Northern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 45 min • 1 hr 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Transvaal → Silikon
Northern Cape to Free State
Start area Origin
Transvaal, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Silikon, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Transvaal → Silikon
Transvaal Origin postcode
Not available
Silikon Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
8.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
8.0 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Same province pair
141.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Silikon → Transvaal
Transvaal ↔ Silikon
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837
Midpoint
142.3 km
Total: 284.4 km
Midpoint 142.3 km
284.4 km 3 hrs 30 min
Destination Silikon -27.87049, 26.66450

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 284.4 km
Return-cycle span 568.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 142.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.69137, 24.77837
Midpoint -27.69244, 25.42636
End -27.87049, 26.66450
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Service groups 1
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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 Transvaal from Silikon? +
Transvaal is about 284.4 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Transvaal to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Transvaal to Silikon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Transvaal 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 Transvaal to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R476.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R478.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R530.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R534.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Transvaal to Silikon? +
No tollgates are 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 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. 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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Silikon Lane
From Transvaal To Silikon

Route Locations

Start area
Transvaal, Northern Cape
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 8.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 8.0 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Same province pair
About 142.8 km Difference: 141.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 45.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 149.0 km

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