Distance from M 3 to Rustenburg

N M 3 → Rustenburg

Road distance

538.1 km

Provincial mix · N4 / R24

M 3 to Rustenburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 538.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 12 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

452.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.19×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 12 min

End point

President Thabo Mbeki Drive

Return: 12 hrs 24 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

372 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

6 hrs 57 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,027.54

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,031.80

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

229° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

49° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-23.0379, 30.6494

End coords Destination point

-25.6657, 27.2414

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 15 °C M 3 Fair View Forecast → 9 °C Rustenburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

M 3 → Rustenburg

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Car

538.1 km

6 hrs 12 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

538.1 km

~8 hrs 16 min

65 km/h avg

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Places from M 3 to Rustenburg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start M 3

Finish Rustenburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from M 3 to Rustenburg via N4

National highway N4

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Directions from M 3 to Rustenburg via R24

Provincial road route R24

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

0.2 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn left

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

1.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right

3.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left

89.2 km
Turn left

329.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4: Rustenburg

2.4 km
Continue straight onto Platinum Highway

105.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Rustenburg

0.5 km
Turn right

2.4 km
Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Street

2.4 km
Turn right onto President Thabo Mbeki Drive

0.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 36

Known total R1,335.50

Main toll road N4

This route includes 36 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kroondal

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Brits Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Brits Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Marikana Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: N4 Bakwena corridor

R20.00

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: N4 Bakwena corridor

R20.00

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Kroondal

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza

Road:

R20.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Capricorn

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza

Road:

R20.00

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

269.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 6 min • 3 hrs 6 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

38.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

89.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

29.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Rustenburg

06:45 – 17:29

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 43 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,249.41

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.76

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R107.63

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,367.80

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (2)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin M 3 -23.03795, 30.64938

Midpoint

269.3 km

Total: 538.1 km

Midpoint 269.3 km

538.1 km 6 hrs 12 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 538.1 km

Return-cycle span 1,076.3 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 12 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 269.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938

Midpoint -24.40744, 28.83079

End -25.66566, 27.24145

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.

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is M 3 from Rustenburg? +

M 3 is about 538.1 km from Rustenburg by road.

How long does it take from M 3 to Rustenburg? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from M 3 to Rustenburg in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from M 3 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 M 3 to Rustenburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,027.54 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,031.80 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,251.49 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,259.24 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from M 3 to Rustenburg? +

Yes. There are 36 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 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

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From M 3 To Rustenburg

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From M 3 To Rustenburg

Route Locations

Start area

M 3, Limpopo

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Rustenburg

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Places from M 3 to Rustenburg

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Bonjour

Corner Bakery

Bread World

Shell Select

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Pick n Pay Express

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Shell Select

Shoprite

Shell Select

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PEP

Pick n Pay Express

Capitec Bank

PEP

Cornerstone House Preparatory School

Witbooi Africa Autobrackers

Pick n Pay

Shoprite

E-Tech Cars

Shoprite

Capitec Bank

PEP

Fly Eagle Pre & Primary School

Prime Auto

Capitec Bank

Central Motors

FNB

Usave

Shell Select

Bonjour

ABSA

Spices For Africa

Fair Price

FNB

Capitec Bank

Duckling Nursery School

Motorola

Nedbank

Quickshop

New Crescent Primary

Fundani Nathi

Quickshop

Cargo All

Shell

Granite Werke

Aluminium Concepts

RamCin Construction

Top Up

Sebenzan Trading 109

B & S Lift and Load CC

Rustenburg Toyota

Daleen Collins Accounting Pty Ltd

Mom In Flip-Flops Nuskin Distributor

DoTerra Essential Oils Wellness Distributor

Motladi Kgoadigoadi Primary School

Tlhabane West Primary School

Tlhabane Square

PEP

Build it

Blikkies Vol Liefde

Waterfall Mall

Gerald Mendes

Woolworths

Builders Warehouse

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