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Distance from Rustenburg to Maseru

Rustenburg to Maseru is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 195.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 39 min.

N Rustenburg → Maseru
Road distance
195.7 km
121.6 mi • 105.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
161.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 39 min
Return: 5 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R327.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R329.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R365.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R367.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R432.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R434.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R481.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R485.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R568.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R571.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R633.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R638.81
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 54 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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195.7 km 2 hrs 39 min
Start Rustenburg
Finish Maseru
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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. Go straight
    62.2 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Vryburg Road
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Modiri Molema Street
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Setlopo Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left
    0.2 km
  16. 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
97.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 19 min • 1 hr 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Rustenburg → Maseru
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Rustenburg
Destination area Arrival
Maseru, North West
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Rustenburg → Maseru
Rustenburg Origin postcode
Not available
Maseru 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 Overlapping province
34.2 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
95.5 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
96.4 km
Rev Related route set
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Maseru → Rustenburg
Rustenburg ↔ Maseru
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
97.8 km
Total: 195.7 km
Midpoint 97.8 km
195.7 km 2 hrs 39 min
Destination Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 195.7 km
Return-cycle span 391.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 8.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 97.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -25.60172, 26.34887
End -25.87461, 25.64174
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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Taxi ranks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Maseru
1
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Maseru
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
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Questions 9
How far is Rustenburg from Maseru? +
Rustenburg is about 195.7 km from Maseru by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg to Maseru? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg to Maseru in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rustenburg to Maseru? +
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 Maseru? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R327.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R329.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R365.00 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R367.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg to Maseru? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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
Rustenburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Maseru, North West
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.

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 34.2 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 95.5 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 96.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 41.2 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 52.9 km

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