Distance from Schoongezicht to Rustenburg

N Schoongezicht → Rustenburg

Road distance

221.5 km

Provincial mix · R510

Schoongezicht to Rustenburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 221.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 10 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

159.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.39×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 10 min

End point

President Thabo Mbeki Drive

Return: 6 hrs 21 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

190 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

69.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 25 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R445.77

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R447.52

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

75° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

255° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.0448, 25.7074

End coords Destination point

-25.6657, 27.2414

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

Weather 12 °C Schoongezicht Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Rustenburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Schoongezicht → Rustenburg

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Car

221.5 km

3 hrs 10 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

221.5 km

~3 hrs 24 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Schoongezicht

Finish Rustenburg

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Schoongezicht to Rustenburg via R510

Provincial road route R510
Start your journey

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

4.1 km
Turn right

20.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lichtenburg Road

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nelson Mandela Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Nelson Mandela Drive

2.2 km
Turn right onto Shippard Street

67.0 km
Continue straight

119.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Rustenburg

0.9 km
Turn left onto Doctor Moroka Drive

1.0 km
Turn right onto Watsonia Road

2.1 km
Continue straight onto Brink Street

0.3 km
Turn slight left towards R510

0.1 km
Go straight onto Bethlehem Street

1.0 km
Turn right onto Heystek Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto President Thabo Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 1

Known total R103.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 1 toll point from our database.

Swartruggens Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R103.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

110.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

15.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

36.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

12.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

71.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Rustenburg

06:54 – 17:27

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:11

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 18 min

SunriseDawn break

06:54

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R925.92

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.43

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R44.30

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R974.65

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (6)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Schoongezicht -26.04477, 25.70736

Midpoint

110.7 km

Total: 221.5 km

Midpoint 110.7 km

221.5 km 3 hrs 10 min

Destination Rustenburg End: President Thabo Mbeki Drive -25.66566, 27.24145

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 221.5 km

Return-cycle span 443.0 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 10 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 110.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.04477, 25.70736

Midpoint -25.56350, 26.22804

End -25.66566, 27.24145

Destination brief

Travelling to Rustenburg

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 access city

Standout Practical city for sport, shopping and nearby leisure

Best for Who this destination suits

Business trip North West stop Sport and event travel Short-break base

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The final zone matters because central Rustenburg, resort-side stays and outlying leisure properties create different route patterns.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Rustenburg as a city base for North West travel, events, practical overnights and leisure extensions into the wider region.

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Schoongezicht from Rustenburg? +

Schoongezicht is about 221.5 km from Rustenburg by road.

How long does it take from Schoongezicht to Rustenburg? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Schoongezicht to Rustenburg in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Schoongezicht to Rustenburg? +

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 Schoongezicht to Rustenburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R445.77 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R447.52 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R445.29 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R466.66 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Schoongezicht to Rustenburg? +

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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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