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Distance from Emalahleni to Rustenburg

Emalahleni to Rustenburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 222.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 31 min.

N Emalahleni → Rustenburg
Road distance
222.6 km
138.3 mi • 120.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
198.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 31 min
Return: 5 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R372.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R374.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R415.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R418.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R491.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R493.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R547.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R552.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R646.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R649.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R720.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R726.42
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Rustenburg
16.5°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
18.0°C
Day range High / low
H 23° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
70%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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222.6 km 2 hrs 31 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Rustenburg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N4
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    96.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4
    0.5 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: Polokwane
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4: Rustenburg
    1.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Platinum Highway
    105.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Rustenburg
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right
    2.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Street
    2.4 km
  16. Turn right onto President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.4 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R495.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
111.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 15 min • 1 hr 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Emalahleni → Rustenburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Emalahleni
Destination area Arrival
Rustenburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Emalahleni → Rustenburg
Emalahleni Origin postcode
Not available
Rustenburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Rustenburg to Mahikeng
3 other similar routes
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
61.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
53.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
68.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Rustenburg → Emalahleni
Emalahleni ↔ Rustenburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
111.2 km
Total: 222.6 km
Midpoint 111.2 km
222.6 km 2 hrs 31 min
Destination Rustenburg -25.66566, 27.24145

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 222.6 km
Return-cycle span 445.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 111.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -25.64436, 28.26685
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 9
How far is Emalahleni from Rustenburg? +
Emalahleni is about 222.6 km from Rustenburg by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Rustenburg? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Rustenburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni 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 Emalahleni to Rustenburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R372.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R374.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R415.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R418.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Rustenburg? +
Yes. There are 25 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
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

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Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
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