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Distance from Rustenburg to Mahikeng

Rustenburg to Mahikeng is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 192.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 37 min.

N Rustenburg → Mahikeng
Road distance
192.8 km
119.8 mi • 104.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
160.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 37 min
Return: 5 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R322.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R324.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R359.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R362.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R425.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R427.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R474.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R478.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R560.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R563.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R624.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R629.28
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 52 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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192.8 km 2 hrs 37 min
Start Rustenburg
Finish Mahikeng
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    125.1 km
  10. Go straight
    59.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Jakaranda Avenue
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Jupiter Avenue
    0.4 km
  13. Continue slight left onto Caledon Avenue
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirstenbosch Boulevard
    0.6 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
96.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Rustenburg → Mahikeng
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Rustenburg
Destination area Arrival
Mahikeng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Rustenburg → Mahikeng
Rustenburg Origin postcode
Not available
Mahikeng Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Rustenburg to Mahikeng
3 other similar routes
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
31.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
38.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
50.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mahikeng → Rustenburg
Rustenburg ↔ Mahikeng
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
96.4 km
Total: 192.8 km
Midpoint 96.4 km
192.8 km 2 hrs 37 min
Destination Mahikeng -25.86361, 25.65861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 192.8 km
Return-cycle span 385.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 7.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 96.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -25.60029, 26.36333
End -25.86361, 25.65861
Destination services

Available in Mahikeng

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Taxi ranks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mahikeng
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Mahikeng
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Mahikeng
1
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Mahikeng
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mahikeng
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Mahikeng
5
Destination brief

Travelling to Mahikeng

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

Signature North West capital area
Standout Provincial-capital city with practical route value
Mahikeng carries practical value as a provincial-capital destination in the North West, and the wider Mmabatho/Mahikeng area works best when routed with an exact address rather than as a vague city name.
Best for Who this destination suits
Provincial travel Business trip Administrative city stay North West routing
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Office districts, Mmabatho-side government travel and overnight accommodation can create different final arrivals, so exact routing matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Mahikeng as a North West capital-area base for business, administration and practical regional movement.
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Questions 9
How far is Rustenburg from Mahikeng? +
Rustenburg is about 192.8 km from Mahikeng by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg to Mahikeng? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg to Mahikeng in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rustenburg to Mahikeng? +
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 Mahikeng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R322.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R324.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R359.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R362.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg to Mahikeng? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mahikeng
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.

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 31.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 38.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 50.0 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 57.4 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 92.6 km

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