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Distance from Pretoria to Rustenburg

Pretoria to Rustenburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 112.7 km in roughly 1 hr 24 min.

N Pretoria → Rustenburg
Road distance
112.7 km
70.0 mi • 60.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
95.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 24 min
Return: 2 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R188.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R189.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R210.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R211.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R248.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R250.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R277.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R279.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R327.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R329.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R364.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R367.86
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 39 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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112.7 km 1 hr 24 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Rustenburg
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Square
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  3. Continue slight right onto Palace Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Madiba Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Johannes Ramokhoase Street
    1.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive West
    4.0 km
  8. Turn left towards Soshanguve
    9.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Rustenburg
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: Rustenburg
    1.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Platinum Highway
    88.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Rustenburg
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right
    2.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Street
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right onto President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.4 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 7
Known total R150.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
56.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
42 min • 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Rustenburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Rustenburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Rustenburg
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Rustenburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
13.4 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
12.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
48.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Rustenburg → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Rustenburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
56.3 km
Total: 112.7 km
Midpoint 56.3 km
112.7 km 1 hr 24 min
Destination Rustenburg -25.66566, 27.24145

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 112.7 km
Return-cycle span 225.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 24 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 14.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 56.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.69477, 27.73524
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 from Rustenburg? +
Pretoria is about 112.7 km from Rustenburg by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Rustenburg? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Rustenburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria 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 to Rustenburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R188.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R189.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R210.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R211.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Rustenburg? +
Yes. There are 7 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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Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
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.

Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 13.4 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 12.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 48.8 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 58.8 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 59.2 km

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