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Distance from Rustenburg to Gariep Dam

N Rustenburg → Gariep Dam
Road distance
706.4 km
N1 N4 R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
574.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 49 min
Start point
President Thabo Mbeki Drive
End point
Tinktinkie Street
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
469 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,348.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,354.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,642.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,653.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,779.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,787.18
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,167.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,181.12
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,341.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,351.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,852.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,869.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
197° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
17° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6657, 27.2414
End coords Destination point
-30.5931, 25.4925
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Rustenburg to Gariep Dam is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 706.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 49 min.
Travel modes
Rustenburg → Gariep Dam
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Car
706.4 km
7 hrs 49 min
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Two-wheeler
706.4 km
~10 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
706 km
↑ 4 hrs 24 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 24 min
With airport
~3 hrs 24 min
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706.4 km 7 hrs 49 min
Start Rustenburg
Finish Gariep Dam
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    557.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Bethulie
    0.9 km
  19. Turn left
    4.4 km
  20. Turn left onto Jangroentjie Street
    0.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Tinktinkie Street
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 20
Known total R536.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 20 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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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 ↩ Gariep Dam → Rustenburg Rustenburg to Johannesburg Rustenburg to Pretoria Rustenburg to Cape Town Rustenburg to Durban Johannesburg to Gariep Dam Pretoria to Gariep Dam Cape Town to Gariep Dam
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
353.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 54 min • 3 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
50.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
117.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gariep Dam
06:55 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,952.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R141.29
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,108.32
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg Start: President Thabo Mbeki Drive -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
353.8 km
Total: 706.4 km
Midpoint 353.8 km
706.4 km 7 hrs 49 min
Destination Gariep Dam End: Tinktinkie Street -30.59306, 25.49250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 706.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,412.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 353.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -28.01486, 27.17353
End -30.59306, 25.49250
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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Gariep Dam
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Gariep Dam
1
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Questions 9
How far is Rustenburg from Gariep Dam? +
Rustenburg is about 706.4 km from Gariep Dam by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg to Gariep Dam? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg to Gariep Dam 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 Gariep Dam? +
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 Gariep Dam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,348.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,354.49 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,642.89 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,653.06 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg to Gariep Dam? +
Yes. There are 20 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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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Rustenburg To Gariep Dam
: Randburg
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Hartbeespoort Dam
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: Bloemfontein
From Rustenburg To Gariep Dam
Western Bypass
From Rustenburg To Gariep Dam
Bethulie
From Rustenburg To Gariep Dam
Vanderstad
From Rustenburg To Gariep Dam

Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gariep Dam
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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