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Distance from Rustenburg to Molsvlei

N Rustenburg → Molsvlei
Road distance
1280.6 km
Highway dominant · N7
Rustenburg to Molsvlei is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,280.6 km in roughly 15 hrs 27 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,070.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
49
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 27 min
Start point
President Thabo Mbeki Drive
Return: 30 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
927 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,577.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,587.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,574.26
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,697.81
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,400.25
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,413.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,396.60
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,559.61
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,474.01
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,491.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,469.21
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,683.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
235° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
55° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6657, 27.2415
End coords Destination point
-30.8760, 18.0446
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Rustenburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Molsvlei Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Rustenburg → Molsvlei
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Car
1280.6 km
15 hrs 27 min
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Two-wheeler
1280.6 km
~19 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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1280.6 km 927 min
Start Rustenburg
Finish Molsvlei
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  1. Directions from Rustenburg to Molsvlei via N7
    National highway N7
  2. Head on President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Oliver Tambo Road
    1.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Bosch Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Fatima Bhayat Street
    1.0 km
  6. Turn right
    4.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    0.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    1.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    0.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    0.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    5.5 km
  23. Turn right
    79.6 km
  24. Turn right
    54.4 km
  25. Turn left
    21.0 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left
    21.7 km
  28. Turn left
    61.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Visagie Street
    78.0 km
  30. Continue right
    5.3 km
  31. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    186.6 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  33. Continue
    3.6 km
  34. Turn right
    0.0 km
  35. Keep slight left at the fork
    23.9 km
  36. Turn right
    188.3 km
  37. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  38. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  39. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  40. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  41. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  42. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  43. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    161.7 km
  44. Turn left onto Koeboegas Street
    0.4 km
  45. Turn right onto Kokerboom Road
    0.2 km
  46. Take the ramp left towards N7: Garies
    0.6 km
  47. Merge slight right
    146.3 km
  48. Turn right
    18.0 km
  49. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  50. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
640.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 43 min • 7 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
92.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
213.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
69.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Molsvlei
07:41 – 17:52
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:46
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 11 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
07:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,352.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R256.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,634.53
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (49)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
9
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg Start: President Thabo Mbeki Drive -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
640.2 km
Total: 1280.6 km
Midpoint 640.2 km
1280.6 km 927 min
Destination Molsvlei -30.87598, 18.04455

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1280.6 km
Return-cycle span 2561.2 km
Traversal time 927 min
Maneuver count 49
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 640.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -28.21979, 22.20569
End -30.87598, 18.04455
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Questions 9
How far is Rustenburg from Molsvlei? +
Rustenburg is about 1280.6 km from Molsvlei by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg to Molsvlei? +
The drive usually takes about 927 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg to Molsvlei 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 Molsvlei? +
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 Molsvlei? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,577.03 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,587.17 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,574.26 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,697.81 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg to Molsvlei? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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