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Distance from Pretoria N1 to Rustenburg

Pretoria N1 to Rustenburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 128.8 km in roughly 1 hr 30 min.

N Pretoria N1 → Rustenburg
Road distance
128.8 km
N1 N4 R24
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
104.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 30 min
End point
President Thabo Mbeki Drive
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
90 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R215.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R216.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R240.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R242.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R284.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R285.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R316.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R319.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R374.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R375.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R416.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R420.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
276° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
96° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7747, 28.2730
End coords Destination point
-25.6657, 27.2414
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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128.8 km 1 hr 30 min
Start Pretoria N1
Finish Rustenburg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right onto Atterbury Road
    0.1 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards N1
    1.3 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1 Toll: Polokwane
    0.2 km
  5. Merge slight right
    13.9 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4: Rustenburg
    1.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto Platinum Highway
    105.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Rustenburg
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right
    2.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Street
    2.4 km
  11. Turn right onto President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.4 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R338.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Routes ↩ Rustenburg → Pretoria N1 Pretoria N1 to Johannesburg Pretoria N1 to Pretoria Pretoria N1 to Cape Town Pretoria N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Rustenburg Pretoria to Rustenburg Cape Town to Rustenburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
64.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
45 min • 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
21.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Rustenburg
06:35 – 17:39
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R538.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R25.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R566.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria N1 -25.77472, 28.27305
Midpoint
64.3 km
Total: 128.8 km
Midpoint 64.3 km
128.8 km 1 hr 30 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 128.8 km
Return-cycle span 257.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 30 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 64.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.77472, 28.27305
Midpoint -25.68018, 27.81329
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 8
How far is Pretoria N1 from Rustenburg? +
Pretoria N1 is about 128.8 km from Rustenburg by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria N1 to Rustenburg? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria N1 to Rustenburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria N1 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 Pretoria N1 to Rustenburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R215.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R216.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R240.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R242.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria N1 to Rustenburg? +
Yes. There are 19 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Toll: Polokwane
From Pretoria N1 To Rustenburg
Pretoria
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eMalahleni
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: Rustenburg
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Wonderboom
From Pretoria N1 To Rustenburg
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria N1 To Rustenburg

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria N1, Gauteng
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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