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Distance from Drift Boulevard to Rustenburg

Drift Boulevard to Rustenburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 113.5 km in roughly 1 hr 31 min.

N Drift Boulevard → Rustenburg
Road distance
113.5 km
N14 R24 R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
73.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.55×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 31 min
Start point
Drift Boulevard
End point
President Thabo Mbeki Drive
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
91 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R216.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R217.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R263.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R265.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R285.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R287.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R348.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R350.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R376.26
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R377.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R458.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R461.10
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
304° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
124° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.0375, 27.8472
End coords Destination point
-25.6657, 27.2414
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

113.5 km 1 hr 31 min
Start Drift Boulevard
Finish Rustenburg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Drift Boulevard
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.3 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards N14: Krugersdorp
    0.2 km
  4. Merge slight right
    9.9 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Pelindaba Road
    21.3 km
  8. Continue left
    9.5 km
  9. Turn right
    10.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    50.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Rustenburg
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right
    2.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Street
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right onto President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.4 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R110.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Routes ↩ Rustenburg → Drift Boulevard Drift Boulevard to Johannesburg Drift Boulevard to Pretoria Drift Boulevard to Cape Town Drift Boulevard to Durban Johannesburg to Rustenburg Pretoria to Rustenburg Cape Town to Rustenburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
56.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
45 min • 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
18.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Rustenburg
06:38 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R474.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.27
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R22.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R499.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Drift Boulevard Start: Drift Boulevard -26.03753, 27.84718
Midpoint
56.8 km
Total: 113.5 km
Midpoint 56.8 km
113.5 km 1 hr 31 min
Destination Rustenburg End: President Thabo Mbeki Drive -25.66566, 27.24145

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 113.5 km
Return-cycle span 227.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 31 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 14.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 56.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.03753, 27.84718
Midpoint -25.69472, 27.73975
End -25.66566, 27.24145
Destination services

Available in Rustenburg

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Rustenburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Rustenburg
5
  • PEP
    Thabo Mbeki Drive, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
  • PEP
    Rustenburg, 0299, North West
  • PEP
    Fatima Bhayat Street, Rustenburg, North West
  • PEP
    3550 Monareng Street, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
  • Woolworths
    1 Augrabies Avenue, Rustenburg, 0300
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Rustenburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Rustenburg
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Rustenburg
6
  • Pick n Pay Express
    6 Oliver Thambo Drive, Rustenburg, 0300, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay
    Smit Street, Rustenburg, 0300
  • Shoprite
    114 Kerk Street, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
  • Shoprite
    Rustenburg, 0300, North West
  • Usave
    44 Zendeling Street, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
  • Bonjour
    Rustenburg, 0299
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Rustenburg
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Rustenburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature North West access city
Standout Practical city for sport, shopping and nearby leisure
Best for Who this destination suits
Business trip North West stop Sport and event travel Short-break base
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final zone matters because central Rustenburg, resort-side stays and outlying leisure properties create different route patterns.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Rustenburg as a city base for North West travel, events, practical overnights and leisure extensions into the wider region.
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Questions 8
How far is Drift Boulevard from Rustenburg? +
Drift Boulevard is about 113.5 km from Rustenburg by road.
How long does it take from Drift Boulevard to Rustenburg? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Drift Boulevard to Rustenburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Drift Boulevard to Rustenburg? +
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 Drift Boulevard to Rustenburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R216.72 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R217.62 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R263.96 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R265.59 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Drift Boulevard to Rustenburg? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Krugersdorp
From Drift Boulevard To Rustenburg
Muldersdrift
From Drift Boulevard To Rustenburg
Pretoria
From Drift Boulevard To Rustenburg
: Lanseria
From Drift Boulevard To Rustenburg
Randburg
From Drift Boulevard To Rustenburg
: Rustenburg
From Drift Boulevard To Rustenburg

Route Locations

Start area
Drift Boulevard, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Rustenburg
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 Rustenburg Overlapping province
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Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 14.2 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 59.6 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 60.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 48.0 km

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