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Distance from Rustenburg to Barberton

Rustenburg to Barberton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 477.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 38 min.

N Rustenburg → Barberton
Road distance
477.4 km
N1 N4 R36 R40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
381.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 38 min
Start point
President Thabo Mbeki Drive
End point
Bland Street
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
338 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R799.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R802.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R890.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R897.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,054.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,059.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,174.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,184.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,387.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,394.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,545.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,558.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
93° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
273° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6657, 27.2414
End coords Destination point
-25.7822, 31.0475
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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477.4 km 5 hrs 38 min
Start Rustenburg
Finish Barberton
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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
    105.6 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    2.1 km
  9. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.4 km
  12. Continue straight
    217.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  18. Go straight
    5.6 km
  19. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    39.1 km
  20. Turn right
    2.8 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto General Street
    0.9 km
  23. Turn left onto Bland Street
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R950.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Doornpoort 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
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Routes ↩ Barberton → Rustenburg Rustenburg to Johannesburg Rustenburg to Pretoria Rustenburg to Cape Town Rustenburg to Durban Johannesburg to Barberton Pretoria to Barberton Cape Town to Barberton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
238.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 49 min • 2 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
79.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Barberton
06:19 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,995.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R95.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,100.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg Start: President Thabo Mbeki Drive -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
238.6 km
Total: 477.4 km
Midpoint 238.6 km
477.4 km 5 hrs 38 min
Destination Barberton End: Bland Street -25.78222, 31.04750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 477.4 km
Return-cycle span 954.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 238.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -25.86060, 29.37274
End -25.78222, 31.04750
Destination services

Available in Barberton

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

Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Barberton
1

  • 100 Sheba Road, Barberton, 1300, Mpumalanga
Destination brief

Travelling to Barberton

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

Signature Mountain and gold-rush town
Standout Makhonjwa scenery and old gold-rush character
Barberton stands out because mountain scenery, geological significance and gold-rush history all come together in one compact town, giving it a stronger destination identity than a routine Lowveld stop.
Best for Who this destination suits
Scenic drive Heritage stop Mpumalanga touring Mountain town break
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The exact stay matters because Barberton works as a scenic town base, not just a pass-through point on a larger Mpumalanga route.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Barberton as a base for mountain scenery, heritage interest and Mpumalanga drives near the Wild Frontier side.
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Questions 9
How far is Rustenburg from Barberton? +
Rustenburg is about 477.4 km from Barberton by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg to Barberton? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg to Barberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rustenburg to Barberton? +
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 to Barberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R799.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R802.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R890.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R897.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg to Barberton? +
Yes. There are 33 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Rustenburg To Barberton
Johannesburg
From Rustenburg To Barberton
eMalahleni
From Rustenburg To Barberton
: Nelspruit
From Rustenburg To Barberton
Mashishing
From Rustenburg To Barberton
Schoemanskloof
From Rustenburg To Barberton
: Mbombela
From Rustenburg To Barberton

Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Barberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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