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Distance from Rustenburg to Cota Calandula

Rustenburg to Cota Calandula is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 2,866.5 km in roughly 35 hrs 17 min.

N Rustenburg → Cota Calandula
Road distance
2,866.5 km
1,781.2 mi • 1,547.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,180.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
83
Info Travel board
Travel time
35 hrs 17 min
Return: 70 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
35 hrs 17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 17 planned rest stops
39 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,798.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,821.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,345.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,388.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R6,331.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R6,361.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7,053.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R7,110.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8,330.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R8,370.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R9,280.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R9,355.51
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
35 hrs 17 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
35 hrs 32 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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2,866.5 km 35 hrs 17 min
Start Rustenburg
Finish Cota Calandula
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Bethlehem Street
    1.3 km
  5. Continue right onto Brink Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Watsonia Road
    2.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Doctor Moroka Drive
    1.2 km
  8. Turn right towards N4: Zeerust
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    125.1 km
  10. Turn right
    49.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    0.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    0.2 km
  15. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left
    0.5 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  18. Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    10.0 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    36.4 km
  21. Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    5.6 km
  22. Continue straight onto Main Street
    4.5 km
  23. Continue straight onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    74.0 km
  24. Continue straight onto Sir Seretse Khama Avenue
    2.1 km
  25. Turn slight left onto Sir Seretse Karma Highway
    0.0 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  27. Continue
    462.6 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  29. Merge slight right onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    164.7 km
  30. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  31. Turn left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    104.3 km
  32. Turn right
    387.5 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Okavango Road
    0.1 km
  34. Continue onto Okavango Road
    5.4 km
  35. Turn left
    96.1 km
  36. Turn right
    0.3 km
  37. Turn right
    55.0 km
  38. Turn right
    77.4 km
  39. At the end of the road, turn right
    30.4 km
  40. Continue left
    13.9 km
  41. Continue slight left
    11.5 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  43. Continue
    339.8 km
  44. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  45. Continue
    175.1 km
  46. Continue straight
    113.8 km
  47. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.5 km
  48. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  49. Continue
    3.9 km
  50. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  51. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    1.0 km
  52. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.0 km
  53. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.3 km
  54. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  55. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    6.5 km
  56. At the end of the road, turn left
    26.2 km
  57. Continue straight
    9.1 km
  58. Continue straight
    79.4 km
  59. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  60. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  61. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  62. Continue
    0.0 km
  63. Go straight
    2.0 km
  64. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  65. Continue
    2.3 km
  66. Continue straight
    62.9 km
  67. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.8 km
  68. Turn right
    116.0 km
  69. Continue straight
    10.8 km
  70. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  71. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  72. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  73. Continue
    0.2 km
  74. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  75. Continue
    0.2 km
  76. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.8 km
  77. Go straight
    1.2 km
  78. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  79. Keep slight right at the fork
    21.0 km
  80. Turn right
    1.6 km
  81. Continue straight onto Lombe-Cota
    24.5 km
  82. Continue straight onto Cota-Calandula
    10.7 km
  83. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R103.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,436.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
17 hrs 38 min • 17 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Rustenburg → Cota Calandula
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Rustenburg
Destination area Arrival
Cota Calandula, Malanje
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Rustenburg → Cota Calandula
Rustenburg Origin postcode
Not available
Cota Calandula Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
2,573.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
2,590.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
2,494.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cota Calandula → Rustenburg
Rustenburg ↔ Cota Calandula
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
1,436.2 km
Total: 2,866.5 km
Midpoint 1,436.2 km
2,866.5 km 35 hrs 17 min
Destination Cota Calandula -9.20027, 16.03204

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 2,866.5 km
Return-cycle span 5,733.0 km
Traversal time 35 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 83
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,436.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -19.56796, 18.10928
End -9.20027, 16.03204
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Questions 9
How far is Rustenburg from Cota Calandula? +
Rustenburg is about 2,866.5 km from Cota Calandula by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg to Cota Calandula? +
The drive usually takes about 35 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg to Cota Calandula in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Rustenburg to Cota Calandula? +
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 Cota Calandula? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R4,798.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R4,821.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R5,345.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R5,388.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg to Cota Calandula? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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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Towns along the route

: Zeerust
From Rustenburg To Cota Calandula
Trans-Kalahari Corridor
From Rustenburg To Cota Calandula
Rua Joaquim Kapango
From Rustenburg To Cota Calandula
Lombe-Cota
From Rustenburg To Cota Calandula
Cota-Calandula
From Rustenburg To Cota Calandula

Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cota Calandula, Malanje
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 Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 2,573.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 2,590.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 2,494.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
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