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Distance from Western Bypass to Silikon

Western Bypass to Silikon is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 274.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Silikon
Road distance
274.8 km
170.8 mi • 148.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
238.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 5 min
Return: 6 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R460.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R462.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R512.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R516.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R607.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R609.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R676.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R681.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R798.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R802.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R889.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R897.04
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 20 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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274.8 km 3 hrs 5 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Silikon
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    4.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    32.7 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  9. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Athea Road
    10.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Van der Vyver Street
    2.7 km
  15. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 15
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
137.7 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 32 min • 1 hr 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Silikon
Gauteng to Free State
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Silikon, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Silikon
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Silikon Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
18.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
113.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Silikon → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Silikon
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
137.7 km
Total: 274.8 km
Midpoint 137.7 km
274.8 km 3 hrs 5 min
Destination Silikon -27.87049, 26.66450

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 274.8 km
Return-cycle span 549.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.08772, 27.53866
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 Western Bypass from Silikon? +
Western Bypass is about 274.8 km from Silikon by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Silikon? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Silikon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass 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 Western Bypass to Silikon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R460.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R462.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R512.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R516.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Silikon? +
Yes. There are 15 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Toll: Bloemfontein
From Western Bypass To Silikon
: Odendaalsrus
From Western Bypass To Silikon
Welkom
From Western Bypass To Silikon
Silikon Lane
From Western Bypass To Silikon

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 18.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 113.3 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 139.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 36.3 km

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