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Distance from Rustenburg to Tzaneen

Rustenburg to Tzaneen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 450.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 16 min.

N Rustenburg → Tzaneen
Road distance
450.9 km
280.2 mi • 243.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
358.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 16 min
Return: 10 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R754.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R758.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R840.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R847.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R995.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,000.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,109.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,118.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,310.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,316.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,459.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,471.70
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 31 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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450.9 km 5 hrs 16 min
Start Rustenburg
Finish Tzaneen
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Destination
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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
    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
    117.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R71
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Grobler Street
    1.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    15.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    65.3 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    7.7 km
  18. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Pienaar Street
    0.1 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left onto Peace Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Skirving Street
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right
    0.0 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 33
Known total R1,202.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
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
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
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
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
225.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Rustenburg → Tzaneen
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Rustenburg
Destination area Arrival
Tzaneen
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Rustenburg → Tzaneen
Rustenburg Origin postcode
Not available
Tzaneen 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
157.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
174.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
78.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Tzaneen → Rustenburg
Rustenburg ↔ Tzaneen
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
225.6 km
Total: 450.9 km
Midpoint 225.6 km
450.9 km 5 hrs 16 min
Destination Tzaneen -23.83194, 30.16111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 450.9 km
Return-cycle span 901.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 225.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -24.68753, 28.55616
End -23.83194, 30.16111
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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Tzaneen
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Tzaneen
5
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Tzaneen
1
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Questions 9
How far is Rustenburg from Tzaneen? +
Rustenburg is about 450.9 km from Tzaneen by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg to Tzaneen? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg to Tzaneen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rustenburg to Tzaneen? +
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 Tzaneen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R754.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R758.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R840.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R847.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg to Tzaneen? +
Yes. There are 33 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Start area
Rustenburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tzaneen
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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