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Distance from Rustenburg to Sandton

Rustenburg to Sandton is a practical regional trip, covering about 126.1 km in roughly 1 hr 47 min.

N Rustenburg → Sandton
Road distance
126.1 km
M85 N4 R511 R512 R564
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
94.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 47 min
Start point
President Thabo Mbeki Drive
End point
West Street
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
107 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R240.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R241.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R293.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R295.18
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R317.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R319.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R387.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R389.48
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R418.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R419.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R509.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R512.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
121° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
301° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6657, 27.2414
End coords Destination point
-26.1046, 28.0545
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

126.1 km 1 hr 47 min
Start Rustenburg
Finish Sandton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    20.4 km
  14. Turn left onto 6th Road
    6.8 km
  15. Continue straight onto Cedar Avenue
    4.9 km
  16. Turn left onto Witkoppen Road towards R564
    0.8 km
  17. Turn right towards R511: William Nicol Drive
    0.2 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards R511: William Nicol Drive
    0.2 km
  19. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.6 km
  20. Continue straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    7.4 km
  21. Turn slight left towards M85
    0.2 km
  22. Go straight onto Sandton Drive
    1.8 km
  23. Turn left onto Alice Lane
    0.8 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R110.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Routes ↩ Sandton → Rustenburg Rustenburg to Johannesburg Rustenburg to Pretoria Rustenburg to Cape Town Rustenburg to Durban Johannesburg to Sandton Pretoria to Sandton Cape Town to Sandton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
63.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
53 min • 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
21.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sandton
06:36 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R527.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R25.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R555.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
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
63.1 km
Total: 126.1 km
Midpoint 63.1 km
126.1 km 1 hr 47 min
Destination Sandton End: West Street -26.10455, 28.05451

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 126.1 km
Return-cycle span 252.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 47 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 19.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 63.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -25.71912, 27.79020
End -26.10455, 28.05451
Destination services

Available in Sandton

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    34 Whiteley Road Melrose Arch, Sandton, 2196
  • Woolworths
    Cradock Avenue, Johannesburg, 2196
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 2 nearby matches around Sandton
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Sandton
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Sandton

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

Standout Why Sandton stands out
Sandton is a district-level destination inside greater Johannesburg, so should be written as precision business-arrival tools, not generic city text.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Sandton route accuracy depends heavily on the final block, tower, hotel or mall access point.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use this page when the real destination is Sandton itself rather than Johannesburg broadly.
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Rustenburg from Sandton? +
Rustenburg is about 126.1 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg to Sandton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rustenburg to Sandton? +
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 Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R240.87 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R241.87 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R293.37 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R295.18 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg to Sandton? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Sandton
: Randburg
From Rustenburg To Sandton
Hartbeespoort Dam
From Rustenburg To Sandton
Alice Lane
From Rustenburg To Sandton

Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sandton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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