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Distance from Rustenburg R512 to Johnson

Rustenburg R512 to Johnson is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,495.0 km in roughly 16 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Rustenburg R512 → Johnson
Road distance
1,495.0 km
N1 N4 R44 R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,220.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 34 min
Start point
President Thabo Mbeki Drive
End point
Johnson
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
994 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,854.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,866.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,476.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,498.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,766.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,782.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,587.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,615.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,955.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,976.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,036.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,073.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
219° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
39° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6657, 27.2414
End coords Destination point
-33.9230, 18.8895
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1,495.0 km 16 hrs 34 min
Start Rustenburg R512
Finish Johnson
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Oliver Tambo Road
    1.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Bosch Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Fatima Bhayat Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn right
    2.0 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N4: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    50.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512
    2.2 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Go straight
    2.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    10.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    9.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    21.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    12.9 km
  15. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.9 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    27.0 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    28.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington
    0.5 km
  22. Turn left
    15.4 km
  23. Turn left onto Helshoogte Road
    2.0 km
  24. Turn left onto Rustenburg
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right onto Sonnebloem Street
    0.3 km
  26. Continue straight onto Ou Helshoogte Road
    0.2 km
  27. Continue right onto Ou Helshoogte Road
    0.5 km
  28. Turn left onto Moses
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Johnson
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Routes ↩ Johnson → Rustenburg R512 Rustenburg R512 to Johannesburg Rustenburg R512 to Pretoria Rustenburg R512 to Cape Town Rustenburg R512 to Durban Johannesburg to Johnson Pretoria to Johnson Cape Town to Johnson
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
747.9 km
North West to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 17 min • 8 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
107.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
248.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
80.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johnson
07:25 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,249.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R299.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,578.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg R512 Start: President Thabo Mbeki Drive -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
747.9 km
Total: 1,495.0 km
Midpoint 747.9 km
1,495.0 km 16 hrs 34 min
Destination Johnson End: Johnson -33.92300, 18.88954

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,495.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,990.0 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 747.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -30.72710, 25.08596
End -33.92300, 18.88954
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Johnson
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Johnson
2
  • PEP
    43 Andringa Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Holmes Brothers
    55 Dorp, Stellenbosch, 7600
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Johnson
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johnson
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Johnson
1
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Questions 9
How far is Rustenburg R512 from Johnson? +
Rustenburg R512 is about 1,495.0 km from Johnson by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg R512 to Johnson? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg R512 to Johnson 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 R512 to Johnson? +
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 R512 to Johnson? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,854.65 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,866.49 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,476.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,498.34 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg R512 to Johnson? +
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. 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

: Pretoria
From Rustenburg R512 To Johnson
: Randburg
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Hartbeespoort Dam
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: Bloemfontein
From Rustenburg R512 To Johnson
Western Bypass
From Rustenburg R512 To Johnson
: Cape Town
From Rustenburg R512 To Johnson
: Wellington
From Rustenburg R512 To Johnson
Stellenbosch
From Rustenburg R512 To Johnson
Klapmuts
From Rustenburg R512 To Johnson
Rustenburg
From Rustenburg R512 To Johnson

Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg R512, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johnson, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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