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Distance from Rustenburg to Papegaai

N Rustenburg → Papegaai
Road distance
444.4 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N4
Rustenburg to Papegaai is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 444.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 34 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
315.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 34 min
Start point
President Thabo Mbeki Drive
Return: 11 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
334 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R894.35
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R897.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R893.39
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R936.26
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,180.04
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,184.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,178.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,235.35
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,552.68
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,558.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,551.02
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,625.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
28° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
208° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.6657, 27.2414
End coords Destination point
-23.1641, 28.7033
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Rustenburg → Papegaai
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Car
444.4 km
5 hrs 34 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
444.4 km
~6 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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Start, destination and route line.

444.4 km 5 hrs 34 min
Start Rustenburg
Finish Papegaai
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Rustenburg to Papegaai via N4 and N1
    National highway route N4N1
  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
    2.0 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N4: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  8. Merge slight right
    105.6 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    130.1 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    45.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left
    1.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    11.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    99.3 km
  16. Turn right
    8.1 km
  17. Turn left
    5.5 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    25.6 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.6 km
  20. Turn left
    2.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.4 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R1,153.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
222.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Papegaai
06:43 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:05
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,857.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R88.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,955.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
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
222.5 km
Total: 444.4 km
Midpoint 222.5 km
444.4 km 5 hrs 34 min
Destination Papegaai -23.16412, 28.70330

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 444.4 km
Return-cycle span 888.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 222.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -24.70911, 28.53752
End -23.16412, 28.70330
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Questions 9
How far is Rustenburg from Papegaai? +
Rustenburg is about 444.4 km from Papegaai by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg to Papegaai? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg to Papegaai in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rustenburg to Papegaai? +
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 Papegaai? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R894.35 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R897.87 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R893.39 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R936.26 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg to Papegaai? +
Yes. There are 31 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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