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Distance from Western Bypass to Rustenburg

Western Bypass to Rustenburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 120.5 km in roughly 1 hr 39 min.

N Western Bypass → Rustenburg
Road distance
120.5 km
74.9 mi • 65.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
86.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 39 min
Return: 3 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R201.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R202.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R224.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R226.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R266.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R267.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R296.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R299.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R350.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R351.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R390.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R393.42
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 54 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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120.5 km 1 hr 39 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Rustenburg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    4.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.6 km
  5. Turn slight left towards R564: Witkoppen Road
    0.3 km
  6. Go straight onto Witkoppen Road
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
    5.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Cedar Road
    2.9 km
  9. Turn left
    4.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.5 km
  11. Continue left
    9.5 km
  12. Turn right
    10.2 km
  13. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    50.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Rustenburg
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right
    2.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Street
    2.4 km
  18. Turn right onto President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.4 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R110.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
60.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
49 min • 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Rustenburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Rustenburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Rustenburg
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Rustenburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
20.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
21.2 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
66.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Rustenburg → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Rustenburg
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
60.3 km
Total: 120.5 km
Midpoint 60.3 km
120.5 km 1 hr 39 min
Destination Rustenburg -25.66566, 27.24145

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 120.5 km
Return-cycle span 241.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 39 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 15.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 60.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -25.71053, 27.76906
End -25.66566, 27.24145
Destination services

Available in Rustenburg

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Rustenburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Rustenburg
5
  • PEP
    Thabo Mbeki Drive, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
  • PEP
    Rustenburg, 0299, North West
  • PEP
    Fatima Bhayat Street, Rustenburg, North West
  • PEP
    3550 Monareng Street, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
  • Woolworths
    1 Augrabies Avenue, Rustenburg, 0300
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Rustenburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Rustenburg
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Rustenburg
6
  • Pick n Pay Express
    6 Oliver Thambo Drive, Rustenburg, 0300, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay
    Smit Street, Rustenburg, 0300
  • Shoprite
    114 Kerk Street, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
  • Shoprite
    Rustenburg, 0300, North West
  • Usave
    44 Zendeling Street, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
  • Bonjour
    Rustenburg, 0299
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Rustenburg
2
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.
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Questions 8
How far is Western Bypass from Rustenburg? +
Western Bypass is about 120.5 km from Rustenburg by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Rustenburg? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Rustenburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass 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 Western Bypass to Rustenburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R201.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R202.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R224.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R226.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Rustenburg? +
Yes. There are 6 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Rustenburg
From Western Bypass To Rustenburg
Krugersdorp
From Western Bypass To Rustenburg

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Rustenburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 20.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 21.2 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 66.7 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 67.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 41.0 km

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