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Distance from Johannesburg to Rustenburg

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Trip verdict: Practical regional trip

This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Road distance
140.8 km
87.5 mi • 76.0 nmi
Travel time
1 hr 56 min
Return: 3 hrs 52 min
Estimated fuel cost
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from Johannesburg to Rustenburg
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Halfway point
70.5 km
Gauteng to North West

Smart trip summary

Johannesburg to Rustenburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 140.8 km in roughly 1 hr 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

For taxi users, this route is better treated as a check-at-rank route rather than a fixed estimate.

Cross province: Gauteng to North West Return trip: 281.6 km Halfway: 70.5 km Taxi: Check local taxi rank

Live route map

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Head on Commissioner Street (1.6 km)
  2. Turn slight right onto Commisioner Link (0.2 km)
  3. Go straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road (5.7 km)
  4. Continue left onto Albertina Sisulu Road (0.5 km)
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road (3.4 km)
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria (0.8 km)
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass (13.5 km)
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria (0.7 km)
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards R512: Lanseria (0.1 km)
  10. Go straight onto Malibongwe Drive (12.7 km)
  11. Continue straight onto Pelindaba Road (21.3 km)
  12. Continue left (9.5 km)
  13. Turn right (14.8 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)

Alternative driving routes

Alternative route 1
122.0 km • 2 hrs 0 min
-18.8 km vs main route
+3 min slower
  1. Head on Commissioner Street (1.8 km)
  2. Go straight onto Main Reef Road (14.7 km)
  3. Turn right onto Westlake Road (0.5 km)
  4. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road (3.0 km)
  5. Continue straight onto Olivier Street (0.5 km)
  6. Turn right onto Dumat Street (0.1 km)
  7. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road (0.2 km)
  8. Continue slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Road (10.2 km)

Distance conversions

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical Miles
Driving distance 87.5 mi 140.8 km 76.0 nmi
Straight distance 62.54 mi 100.64 km 54.33 nmi

Available in Rustenburg

Schools, clothing stores, accommodation, offices, electronics, sports, transport and home furniture found close to the destination.

Schools
Clothing stores
  • Woolworths
    1 Augrabies Avenue, Rustenburg, 0300
    Approx. 135.6 km
  • PEP
    Thabo Mbeki Drive, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
    Approx. 140.7 km
  • PEP
    Rustenburg, 0299, North West
    Approx. 141.1 km
  • PEP
    Fatima Bhayat Street, Rustenburg, North West
    Approx. 141.4 km
  • PEP
    3550 Monareng Street, Rustenburg, 0299, North West
    Approx. 146.2 km
Offices
Home furniture
  • Fair Price
    Kerk Street, Rustenburg, 2999
    Approx. 140.1 km

Route FAQ

How far is Johannesburg from Rustenburg?
Johannesburg is about 140.8 km from Rustenburg by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Rustenburg?
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Rustenburg in one day?
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Rustenburg?
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
Where can I check fuel cost from Johannesburg to Rustenburg?
Use the dedicated fuel.distance.africa route calculator for the latest fuel estimate for this exact route.
Where can I check tollgates from Johannesburg to Rustenburg?
Use the tollgates.co.za checker for tollgate-focused route details for this exact trip.

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Tollgates on this route

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Taxi fare estimate

Estimated fare
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Not safely estimated
Taxi type
long-distance / transfer route
Trip context
Cross-province route
Last updated
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Important note
Taxi fare is not shown for this route because long-distance and interprovincial fares vary a lot by rank, route, transfers, and time.

Towns along the route

Commisioner Link
From Johannesburg To Rustenburg
: Pretoria
From Johannesburg To Rustenburg
Western Bypass
From Johannesburg To Rustenburg
: Lanseria
From Johannesburg To Rustenburg
gate
From Johannesburg To Rustenburg
: Rustenburg
From Johannesburg To Rustenburg
Krugersdorp
From Johannesburg To Rustenburg

Road note

This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

Halfway point

Halfway distance
70.5 km
Halfway time
58 min
Coordinates
-25.7746, 27.8279
Suggested use
Fuel, rest or quick handover stop

Nearby essentials around the route midpoint

No nearby essentials found for this midpoint.

Trip modes

Fastest drive
1 hr 56 min
Direct drive with no planned stop.
Comfort drive
2 hrs 11 min
Adds one short refreshment stop.
Family trip
2 hrs 31 min
Adds two relaxed stops for food and breaks.
Business trip
2 hrs 16 min
Leaves buffer for fuel and arrival preparation.

Departure ideas

Early start
Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00
Usually calmer and better for longer drives.
Mid-morning
Thu, 26 Mar at 09:00
Good if you want daylight without leaving very early.
After lunch
Thu, 26 Mar at 13:00
Useful for same-day regional trips.
Evening
Wed, 25 Mar at 19:00
Can help you avoid some afternoon traffic.

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 2001
Destination area
Rustenburg, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 2999

Postal codes

Johannesburg
2001
Rustenburg
2999

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 Same province pair
About 100.2 km Difference: 40.6 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Same province pair
About 99.3 km Difference: 41.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 20.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 13.7 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 5.4 km

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