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Distance from Rustenburg to Citrusdal

Rustenburg to Citrusdal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,411.9 km in roughly 16 hrs 33 min.

N Rustenburg → Citrusdal
Road distance
1,411.9 km
N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,108.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 33 min
Start point
President Thabo Mbeki Drive
End point
Park Street
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
993 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,696.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,707.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,283.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,303.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,557.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,571.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,332.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,359.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,680.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,699.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,700.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,736.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
224° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
44° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6657, 27.2414
End coords Destination point
-32.5894, 19.0147
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,411.9 km 16 hrs 33 min
Start Rustenburg
Finish Citrusdal
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Bethlehem Street
    1.3 km
  5. Continue right onto Brink Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Watsonia Road
    2.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Doctor Moroka Drive
    1.2 km
  8. Turn right towards N4: Zeerust
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    125.5 km
  10. Continue straight
    61.8 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Vryburg Road
    156.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Moffat Street
    0.8 km
  14. Turn right onto Market Street
    1.2 km
  15. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    186.6 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  17. Continue
    3.6 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    23.9 km
  20. Turn right
    188.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  24. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  25. Continue straight onto Kenhardt Road
    343.5 km
  26. Continue right
    21.6 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  29. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  30. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    118.5 km
  31. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  34. Take the ramp right
    0.3 km
  35. Turn left
    128.0 km
  36. Turn left
    2.6 km
  37. Turn left onto Park Street
    0.5 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R103.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Routes ↩ Citrusdal → Rustenburg Rustenburg to Johannesburg Rustenburg to Pretoria Rustenburg to Cape Town Rustenburg to Durban Johannesburg to Citrusdal Pretoria to Citrusdal Cape Town to Citrusdal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
706.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 16 min • 8 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
101.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
234.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
76.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Citrusdal
07:22 – 17:57
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,901.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R282.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,212.53
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg Start: President Thabo Mbeki Drive -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
706.3 km
Total: 1,411.9 km
Midpoint 706.3 km
1,411.9 km 16 hrs 33 min
Destination Citrusdal End: Park Street -32.58944, 19.01472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,411.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,823.9 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 706.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -28.37103, 21.69797
End -32.58944, 19.01472
Destination services

Available in Citrusdal

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Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Citrusdal
2
  • PEP
    Voortrekker Street, Citrusdal, 7340, Western Cape
  • Tekkie Town
    Voortrekker Street
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Questions 9
How far is Rustenburg from Citrusdal? +
Rustenburg is about 1,411.9 km from Citrusdal by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg to Citrusdal? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg to Citrusdal 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 to Citrusdal? +
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 Citrusdal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,696.01 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,707.19 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,283.60 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,303.94 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg to Citrusdal? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Towns along the route

: Zeerust
From Rustenburg To Citrusdal
Lemoen Way
From Rustenburg To Citrusdal

Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Citrusdal, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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