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Distance from Rustenburg N4 to Western Bypass

Rustenburg N4 to Western Bypass is a practical regional trip, covering about 133.9 km in roughly 1 hr 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Rustenburg N4 → Western Bypass
Road distance
133.9 km
N1 R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
96.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 45 min
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
105 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R224.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R225.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R249.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R251.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R295.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R297.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R329.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R332.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R389.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R390.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R433.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R437.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
121° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
301° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6329, 27.1469
End coords Destination point
-26.0716, 27.9742
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

133.9 km 1 hr 45 min
Start Rustenburg N4
Finish Western Bypass
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    64.8 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512
    2.2 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  4. Go straight
    2.9 km
  5. Continue straight
    10.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    9.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    21.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    8.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    4.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.0 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    4.8 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R110.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 6 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.
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Routes ↩ Western Bypass → Rustenburg N4 Rustenburg N4 to Johannesburg Rustenburg N4 to Pretoria Rustenburg N4 to Cape Town Rustenburg N4 to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass Pretoria to Western Bypass Cape Town to Western Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
67.0 km
North West to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
52 min • 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
22.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass
06:33 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R559.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R26.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R589.17
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg N4 -25.63293, 27.14690
Midpoint
67.0 km
Total: 133.9 km
Midpoint 67.0 km
133.9 km 1 hr 45 min
Destination Western Bypass End: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Gauteng
One-way road span 133.9 km
Return-cycle span 267.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 45 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 9.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 67.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.63293, 27.14690
Midpoint -25.69952, 27.74532
End -26.07156, 27.97418
Destination services

Available in Western Bypass

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Western Bypass
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Witkoppen Road Fourways Mall, Sandton, 2068
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Western Bypass
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Western Bypass
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Western Bypass
4
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Questions 8
How far is Rustenburg N4 from Western Bypass? +
Rustenburg N4 is about 133.9 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg N4 to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg N4 to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rustenburg N4 to Western Bypass? +
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 N4 to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R224.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R225.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R249.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R251.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg N4 to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There are 6 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Randburg
From Rustenburg N4 To Western Bypass
Hartbeespoort Dam
From Rustenburg N4 To Western Bypass
: Pretoria
From Rustenburg N4 To Western Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg N4, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Rustenburg Same province pair
About 100.2 km Difference: 33.7 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Same province pair
About 99.3 km Difference: 34.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 27.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 1.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 20.6 km

Reverse route and related trips

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