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Distance from Durban to Rustenburg N4

Durban to Rustenburg N4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 712.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 18 min.

N Durban → Rustenburg N4
Road distance
712.9 km
M81 N3 R564
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
604.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 18 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
498 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,193.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,199.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,329.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,340.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,574.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,582.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,754.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,768.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,071.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,081.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,308.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,326.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
320° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
140° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-25.6329, 27.1469
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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712.9 km 8 hrs 18 min
Start Durban
Finish Rustenburg N4
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    89.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  13. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.7 km
  14. Turn slight left towards R564: Witkoppen Road
    0.3 km
  15. Go straight onto Witkoppen Road
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
    5.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Cedar Road
    2.9 km
  18. Turn left
    4.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.5 km
  20. Continue left
    9.5 km
  21. Turn right
    10.2 km
  22. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  23. Merge slight right
    66.2 km
  24. Continue make a U-turn
    1.5 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 42
Known total R1,555.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 42 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Rustenburg N4 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Rustenburg N4 Pretoria to Rustenburg N4 Cape Town to Rustenburg N4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
356.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 9 min • 4 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
51.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
118.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Rustenburg N4
06:35 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,979.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R142.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,136.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
356.9 km
Total: 712.9 km
Midpoint 356.9 km
712.9 km 8 hrs 18 min
Destination Rustenburg N4 -25.63293, 27.14690

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 712.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,425.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 356.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -27.79163, 28.96216
End -25.63293, 27.14690
Destination services

Available in Rustenburg N4

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

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Rustenburg N4
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Rustenburg N4
1
  • PEP
    3550 Monareng Street, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Rustenburg N4
3
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Rustenburg N4
1
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Rustenburg N4? +
Durban is about 712.9 km from Rustenburg N4 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Rustenburg N4? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Rustenburg N4 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 Durban to Rustenburg N4? +
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 Durban to Rustenburg N4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,193.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,199.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,329.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,340.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Rustenburg N4? +
Yes. There are 42 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban To Rustenburg N4
: Fourways
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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Rustenburg N4, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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