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Distance from Rustenburg to Robert Mugabe Way

Rustenburg to Robert Mugabe Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,158.0 km in roughly 12 hrs 39 min.

N Rustenburg → Robert Mugabe Way
Road distance
1,158.0 km
719.5 mi • 625.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
952.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 39 min
Return: 25 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,938.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,947.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,159.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,176.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,557.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,569.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,849.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,872.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,365.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,381.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,749.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,779.43
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Robert Mugabe Way
14.4°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.6°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
13%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 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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1,158.0 km 12 hrs 39 min
Start Rustenburg
Finish Robert Mugabe Way
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    2.0 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N4: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    105.6 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    130.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    5.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    103.8 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  25. Continue straight onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  26. Turn left onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  27. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    2.5 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  31. Merge slight right
    126.3 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  33. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.3 km
  34. Continue straight onto High Glen Road
    6.0 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.9 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulawayo Road
    0.0 km
  38. Continue onto Bulawayo Road
    2.4 km
  39. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    1.4 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,327.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
580.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 19 min • 6 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Rustenburg → Robert Mugabe Way
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Rustenburg
Destination area Arrival
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Rustenburg → Robert Mugabe Way
Rustenburg Origin postcode
Not available
Robert Mugabe Way 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
864.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
881.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
785.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Robert Mugabe Way → Rustenburg
Rustenburg ↔ Robert Mugabe Way
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
580.3 km
Total: 1,158.0 km
Midpoint 580.3 km
1,158.0 km 12 hrs 39 min
Destination Robert Mugabe Way -17.81053, 30.92794

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,158.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,316.0 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 580.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -22.17685, 30.00186
End -17.81053, 30.92794
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Questions 9
How far is Rustenburg from Robert Mugabe Way? +
Rustenburg is about 1,158.0 km from Robert Mugabe Way by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg to Robert Mugabe Way? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg to Robert Mugabe Way 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 Robert Mugabe Way? +
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 Robert Mugabe Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,938.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,947.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,159.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,176.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg to Robert Mugabe Way? +
Yes. There are 35 tollgates 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

: Pretoria
From Rustenburg To Robert Mugabe Way
: Polokwane
From Rustenburg To Robert Mugabe Way

Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
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
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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