Distance from Papegaai to Rustenburg

N Papegaai → Rustenburg

Road distance

447.8 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N4 / R24

Papegaai to Rustenburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 447.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 34 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

315.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.42×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 34 min

End point

President Thabo Mbeki Drive

Return: 11 hrs 8 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

334 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 4 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R901.19

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R904.74

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

208° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

28° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-23.1641, 28.7033

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 12 °C Papegaai Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Rustenburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Papegaai → Rustenburg

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Car

447.8 km

5 hrs 34 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

447.8 km

~6 hrs 53 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 108 km to Polokwane International
✈ PTG → HLA (33 min)
🚗 75 km from Lanseria International
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Papegaai

Finish Rustenburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Papegaai to Rustenburg via N1 and N4

National highway route N1N4
Directions from Papegaai to Rustenburg via R24

Provincial road route R24
Start your journey

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.8 km
Continue straight

1.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

2.6 km
Turn right

25.6 km
Turn right

5.5 km
Turn right

8.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

99.3 km
Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive

0.6 km
Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Road

5.3 km
Continue straight

0.5 km
Turn slight right towards N1

0.6 km
Continue straight

0.5 km
Merge slight right

183.1 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 33

Known total R1,223.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.

Brits Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Brits 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

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza

Road:

R20.00

Marikana Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza

Road:

R20.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: N4 Bakwena corridor

R20.00

Kroondal

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: N4 Bakwena corridor

R20.00

Kroondal

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

224.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

32.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

74.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

24.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

70.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Rustenburg

06:54 – 17:27

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:11

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:54

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,871.88

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.96

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R89.56

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,970.40

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (4)

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 Papegaai -23.16412, 28.70330

Midpoint

224.2 km

Total: 447.8 km

Midpoint 224.2 km

447.8 km 5 hrs 34 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 447.8 km

Return-cycle span 895.6 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 34 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 224.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.16412, 28.70330

Midpoint -24.70699, 28.53981

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 Papegaai from Rustenburg? +

Papegaai is about 447.8 km from Rustenburg by road.

How long does it take from Papegaai to Rustenburg? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Papegaai 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 Papegaai to Rustenburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R901.19 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R904.74 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R900.22 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R943.43 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Papegaai to Rustenburg? +

Yes. There are 33 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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Distance from Papegaai to Rustenburg

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PEP

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Fair Price

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Motorola

Nedbank

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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

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Tlhabane Square

PEP

Build it

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Waterfall Mall

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Builders Warehouse

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