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Distance from Rustenburg to Derby

Rustenburg to Derby is a practical regional trip, covering about 43.5 km in roughly 42 min.

N Rustenburg → Derby
Road distance
43.5 km
27.0 mi • 23.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
33.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
42 min
Return: 1 hr 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R72.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R73.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R81.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R81.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R96.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R96.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R106.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R107.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R126.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R126.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R140.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R141.86
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
42 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
57 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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43.5 km 42 min
Start Rustenburg
Finish Derby
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Oliver Tambo Road
    1.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Bosch Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Fatima Bhayat Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn right
    4.1 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.8 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    1.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    0.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    0.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    0.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.9 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    5.5 km
  22. Turn right
    24.7 km
  23. Turn right onto Roberts Street
    0.5 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
21.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Rustenburg → Derby
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Rustenburg
Destination area Arrival
Derby
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Rustenburg → Derby
Rustenburg Origin postcode
Not available
Derby Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Vereeniging
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Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
10.1 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
10.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
13.7 km
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
21.8 km
Total: 43.5 km
Midpoint 21.8 km
43.5 km 42 min
Destination Derby -25.90833, 27.04111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 43.5 km
Return-cycle span 86.9 km
Traversal time 42 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 55.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 21.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -25.81861, 27.21141
End -25.90833, 27.04111
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Questions 8
How far is Rustenburg from Derby? +
Rustenburg is about 43.5 km from Derby by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg to Derby? +
The drive usually takes about 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg to Derby in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rustenburg to Derby? +
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 Derby? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R72.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R73.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R81.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R81.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg to Derby? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Derby
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 10.1 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 10.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 13.7 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 16.1 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 23.6 km

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