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Distance from Mahikeng to Rustenburg

Mahikeng to Rustenburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 192.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 37 min.

N Mahikeng → Rustenburg
Road distance
192.4 km
119.5 mi • 103.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
160.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 37 min
Return: 5 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R322.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R323.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R358.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R361.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R424.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R426.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R473.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R477.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R559.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R561.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R622.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R627.85
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 52 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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192.4 km 2 hrs 37 min
Start Mahikeng
Finish Rustenburg
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Kirstenbosch Boulevard
    0.6 km
  2. Turn left onto Caledon Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Continue slight right onto Jupiter Avenue
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Jakaranda Avenue
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Shippard Street
    59.6 km
  6. Continue straight onto Church Street
    71.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto Sarel Cilliers Street
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Roos Street
    0.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Andries Pretorius Street
    52.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Rustenburg
    0.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Doctor Moroka Drive
    1.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Watsonia Road
    2.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Brink Street
    0.3 km
  14. Turn slight left towards R510
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Bethlehem Street
    1.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Heystek Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R103.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
96.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mahikeng → Rustenburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mahikeng
Destination area Arrival
Rustenburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mahikeng → Rustenburg
Mahikeng Origin postcode
Not available
Rustenburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Rustenburg to Mahikeng
3 other similar routes
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
30.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
37.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
57.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Rustenburg → Mahikeng
Mahikeng ↔ Rustenburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mahikeng -25.86361, 25.65861
Midpoint
96.1 km
Total: 192.4 km
Midpoint 96.1 km
192.4 km 2 hrs 37 min
Destination Rustenburg -25.66566, 27.24145

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 192.4 km
Return-cycle span 384.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 9.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 96.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.86361, 25.65861
Midpoint -25.60057, 26.36110
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 9
How far is Mahikeng from Rustenburg? +
Mahikeng is about 192.4 km from Rustenburg by road.
How long does it take from Mahikeng to Rustenburg? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mahikeng to Rustenburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mahikeng 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 Mahikeng to Rustenburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R322.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R323.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R358.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R361.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mahikeng to Rustenburg? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Mahikeng
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.

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 30.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 37.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 57.0 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 92.2 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 93.1 km

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