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Distance from Rustenburg to Melmoth Town

N Rustenburg → Melmoth Town
Road distance
642.7 km
Provincial mix · N1 / N4 / R23 / R511 / R512 / R564
Rustenburg to Melmoth Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 642.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 48 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
524.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
48
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 48 min
Start point
President Thabo Mbeki Drive
Return: 15 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
468 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,293.42
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,298.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,292.03
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,354.04
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,706.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,713.32
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,704.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,786.59
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,245.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,254.36
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,243.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,350.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
129° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
309° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6657, 27.2414
End coords Destination point
-28.5867, 31.3981
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Rustenburg → Melmoth Town
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Car
642.7 km
7 hrs 48 min
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642.7 km
~9 hrs 53 min
65 km/h avg
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642.7 km 7 hrs 48 min
Start Rustenburg
Finish Melmoth Town
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Rustenburg to Melmoth Town via N4 and N1
    National highway route N4N1
  2. Directions from Rustenburg to Melmoth Town via R512 and R564 and R511 and R23
    Provincial road routes R512R564R511R23
  3. Head on President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Oliver Tambo Road
    1.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Bosch Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Fatima Bhayat Street
    1.0 km
  7. Turn right
    2.0 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N4: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right
    50.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512
    2.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  12. Go straight
    2.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    10.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    9.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.4 km
  16. Turn left onto 6th Road
    6.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto Cedar Avenue
    4.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Witkoppen Road towards R564
    0.8 km
  19. Turn right towards R511: William Nicol Drive
    0.2 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards R511: William Nicol Drive
    0.2 km
  21. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.6 km
  22. Take the ramp straight towards N1 Toll: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  23. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.6 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork
    46.6 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  26. Turn left
    24.0 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    71.4 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    1.1 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    0.6 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    1.3 km
  35. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  36. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  37. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  38. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  39. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  40. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  41. Turn left
    75.6 km
  42. Turn left
    23.1 km
  43. Turn right
    6.0 km
  44. Turn right
    123.1 km
  45. Turn left
    0.0 km
  46. Turn right
    0.2 km
  47. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  48. Turn left
    0.1 km
  49. Turn left
    0.1 km
  50. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R144.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
321.5 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
46.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
106.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Melmoth Town
06:42 – 17:04
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,686.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R128.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,828.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg Start: President Thabo Mbeki Drive -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
321.5 km
Total: 642.7 km
Midpoint 321.5 km
642.7 km 7 hrs 48 min
Destination Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 642.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,285.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 48
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 321.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -27.10065, 29.45282
End -28.58667, 31.39806
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Questions 9
How far is Rustenburg from Melmoth Town? +
Rustenburg is about 642.7 km from Melmoth Town by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg to Melmoth Town? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg to Melmoth Town 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 Melmoth Town? +
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 Melmoth Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,293.42 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,298.51 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,292.03 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,354.04 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg to Melmoth Town? +
Yes. There are 18 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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Western Bypass
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