Distance from Rustenburg M13 to Cape Town

Directions from Rustenburg M13 to Cape Town via N4 and N1

National highway route N4N1
Directions from Rustenburg M13 to Cape Town via M60

Metro arterial route M60
Directions from Rustenburg M13 to Cape Town via R512

Provincial road route R512
Head on President Thabo Mbeki Drive

0.1 km
Turn right onto Oliver Tambo Road

1.2 km
Turn right onto Bosch Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Fatima Bhayat Street

1.0 km
Turn right

2.0 km
Take the ramp left towards N4: Pretoria

0.8 km
Merge slight right

50.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512

2.2 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Go straight

2.9 km
Continue straight

10.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

9.5 km
Turn right onto Pelindaba Road

21.3 km
Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive

12.9 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.9 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

27.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

915.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

73.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road

0.3 km
Continue slight right onto Darling Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Buitenkant Street

0.6 km
Turn right onto Roeland Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Gallery Lane

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 24

Known total R700.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Marikana Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Kroondal

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Kroondal

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza

Road:

R20.00

Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza

Road:

R20.00

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

762.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 24 min • 8 hrs 24 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

109.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

253.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

82.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town

07:43 – 17:44

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 26 min

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,367.61

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R30.47

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R304.67

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,702.74

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

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 Rustenburg M13 Start: President Thabo Mbeki Drive -25.66566, 27.24145

Midpoint

762.0 km

Total: 1523.4 km

Midpoint 762.0 km

1523.4 km 1009 min

Destination Cape Town End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1523.4 km

Return-cycle span 3046.8 km

Traversal time 1009 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 762.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145

Midpoint -30.80871, 24.97454

End -33.92883, 18.41722

Destination brief

Travelling to Cape Town

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mother City

Standout Table Mountain, coast and neighbourhood variety

Cape Town combines mountain, ocean and sharply different neighbourhoods in a way few South African cities can match, which is why the exact district matters almost as much as the city name itself.

Best for Who this destination suits

City break Food and culture Beach trip Conference travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

A CBD arrival is not the same trip as Camps Bay, Sea Point, Century City, the southern suburbs or the airport side. Choose the exact district before departure.

Local pulse

Cape Town Tourism continues to actively promote current events, deals and trip-planning tools, which makes live city timing relevant to route planning.

Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Cape Town Tourism

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Cape Town as a base for urban sightseeing, Atlantic and False Bay coast days, Winelands links and longer Western Cape touring.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Cape Town Tourism offers trip-planning tools for places to stay, eat and see

The city works for both leisure and conference travel

Neighbourhood choice strongly shapes the trip

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Rustenburg M13 from Cape Town? +

Rustenburg M13 is about 1523.4 km from Cape Town by road.

How long does it take from Rustenburg M13 to Cape Town? +

The drive usually takes about 1009 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg M13 to Cape Town 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 Rustenburg M13 to Cape Town? +

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 Rustenburg M13 to Cape Town? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,978.94 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,982.23 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,966.88 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,071.08 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg M13 to Cape Town? +

Yes. There are 24 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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Distance from Rustenburg M13 to Cape Town

Places from Rustenburg M13 to Cape Town

Bonjour

Quickshop

Shell Select

Seven Seas Fisheries

Mugg & Bean

Quickshop

Checkers

Quickshop

Shell

Shell Select

Bootlegger Coffee Company

Shell Select

Jason Bakery

Shell

Dinkel German Bakery

Shell

Shell Select

Shell

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

French Consulate

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

Institute for Justice and Reconciliation

120 Plein Street

Shell

100 Plein Street

ROASTIN' RECORDS

St. Martini Kindergarten

Baseline

Book Lounge

NICRO

Dreamland Vintage

Clarke's

Spar

Harrington Halaal

Cape Union Mart Head Office

International Business Training College

Mia Bella Unisex Salon

Shell Select

Department of Home Affairs

Get Onboard Superyacht Academy

Workshop17 Kloof Street

Greenpop

Smokers World Cape Town

Selfi

Intergate

Cell Zone

Government Walk-In Centre

Bread Milk & Honey

South African Heritage Resources Agency

Orms Print Room

Alpha Skateboards

Department of Transport and Public Works

Jack Hammer's

Gardens Nursery

Freedom Of Movement

CHIPS

Cape Town Bitcoin

Pick n Pay

FNB

Stepping Stones Children's Centre

African Image

Educo

Pan African Women Market

Muller's Optometerists

Tops at Spar

Internationale Schule

Yogi's Barbershop

Standard Bank

Pan African Market

Tribal Trends

Checkers

Shell

Rocksole

Espadril

Shoprite

Leather & Suede

Sportmans Warehouse

Pikkieland Creche