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Distance from Pretoria N4 N4 to Rustenburg

N Pretoria N4 N4 → Rustenburg
Road distance
131.4 km
N1 N4 R24
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
109.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 33 min
End point
President Thabo Mbeki Drive
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
93 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R250.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R251.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R305.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R307.41
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R330.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R332.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R403.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R405.61
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R435.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R437.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R530.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R533.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
275° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
95° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7522, 28.3252
End coords Destination point
-25.6657, 27.2414
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Pretoria N4 N4 to Rustenburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 131.4 km in roughly 1 hr 33 min.
Travel modes
Pretoria N4 N4 → Rustenburg
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Car
131.4 km
1 hr 33 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
131.4 km
~2 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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131.4 km 1 hr 33 min
Start Pretoria N4 N4
Finish Rustenburg
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Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Simon Vermooten Road
    0.3 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards Pretoria
    0.5 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  5. Merge slight right
    4.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4
    0.5 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: Polokwane
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4: Rustenburg
    1.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Platinum Highway
    105.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Rustenburg
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right
    2.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Street
    2.4 km
  16. Turn right onto President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.4 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R338.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 18 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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
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
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
65.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
46 min • 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
21.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Rustenburg
06:39 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R549.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R26.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R578.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria N4 N4 -25.75221, 28.32524
Midpoint
65.6 km
Total: 131.4 km
Midpoint 65.6 km
131.4 km 1 hr 33 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 131.4 km
Return-cycle span 262.7 km
Traversal time 1 hr 33 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 12.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 65.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.75221, 28.32524
Midpoint -25.67844, 27.82607
End -25.66566, 27.24145
Destination services

Available in Rustenburg

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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 N4 N4 from Rustenburg? +
Pretoria N4 N4 is about 131.4 km from Rustenburg by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria N4 N4 to Rustenburg? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria N4 N4 to Rustenburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria N4 N4 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 N4 N4 to Rustenburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R250.85 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R251.89 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R305.52 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R307.41 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria N4 N4 to Rustenburg? +
Yes. There are 18 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

Pretoria
From Pretoria N4 N4 To Rustenburg
: Polokwane
From Pretoria N4 N4 To Rustenburg
: Rustenburg
From Pretoria N4 N4 To Rustenburg
Wonderboom
From Pretoria N4 N4 To Rustenburg
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria N4 N4 To Rustenburg

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria N4 N4, 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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