Distance from Melmoth Town to Rustenburg

N Melmoth Town → Rustenburg

Road distance

642.2 km

Provincial mix · M81 / N3 / R24 / R564

Melmoth Town to Rustenburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 642.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 49 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

524.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.23×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 49 min

End point

President Thabo Mbeki Drive

Return: 15 hrs 39 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

469 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 34 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,292.42

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,297.50

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

307° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

127° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.5867, 31.3981

End coords Destination point

-25.6657, 27.2414

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C Melmoth Town Fair View Forecast → 18 °C Rustenburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Melmoth Town → Rustenburg

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Car

642.2 km

7 hrs 49 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

642.2 km

~9 hrs 52 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 70 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → HLA (1 hr 1 min)
🚗 75 km from Lanseria International
↑ 2 hrs 39 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Melmoth Town

Finish Rustenburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Melmoth Town to Rustenburg via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Melmoth Town to Rustenburg via M81

Metro arterial route M81
Directions from Melmoth Town to Rustenburg via R564 and R24

Provincial road routes R564R24
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

123.1 km
Turn left

6.0 km
Turn left

23.1 km
Turn right

75.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

38.5 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street

79.7 km
Continue straight onto Handel Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn left

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

77.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M81

0.2 km
Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive

1.7 km
Turn slight left towards R564: Witkoppen Road

0.3 km
Go straight onto Witkoppen Road

0.5 km
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

5.0 km
Continue straight onto Cedar Road

2.9 km
Turn left

4.0 km
Turn right onto Pelindaba Road

20.5 km
Continue left

9.5 km
Turn right

10.2 km
Continue straight

4.6 km
Merge slight right

50.4 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 18

Known total R144.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 18 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.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Marikana Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

e-Toll Blouvalk

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Kroondal

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza

Road:

R20.00

Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza

Road:

R20.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

321.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 54 min • 3 hrs 54 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

46.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

106.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

34.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Rustenburg

06:52 – 17:27

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:10

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 34 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 2 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,684.51

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.84

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R128.45

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,825.80

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (28)

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 Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806

Midpoint

321.3 km

Total: 642.2 km

Midpoint 321.3 km

642.2 km 7 hrs 49 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 642.2 km

Return-cycle span 1,284.5 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 49 min

Maneuver count 44

Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 321.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.58667, 31.39806

Midpoint -27.10237, 29.45432

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

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Questions 9

How far is Melmoth Town from Rustenburg? +

Melmoth Town is about 642.2 km from Rustenburg by road.

How long does it take from Melmoth Town to Rustenburg? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Melmoth Town to Rustenburg 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 Melmoth Town 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 Melmoth Town to Rustenburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,292.42 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,297.50 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,291.03 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,352.99 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Melmoth Town to Rustenburg? +

Yes. There are 18 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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