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Distance from 23 to Sandton M40

23 to Sandton M40 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,161.2 km in roughly 15 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 23 → Sandton M40
Road distance
1,161.2 km
M1 M40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,018.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 21 min
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
921 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,943.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,953.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,165.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,183.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,564.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,577.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,857.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,880.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,374.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,390.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,759.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,789.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
52° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
232° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.0275, 20.0667
End coords Destination point
-26.1026, 28.0692
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,161.2 km 15 hrs 21 min
Start 23
Finish Sandton M40
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    3.0 km
  2. Turn right
    15.9 km
  3. Go straight
    5.6 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.8 km
  8. Go straight
    14.6 km
  9. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  10. Turn slight left
    37.7 km
  11. Turn right
    194.8 km
  12. Turn left onto Daniel
    1.0 km
  13. Turn right
    146.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Market Street
    245.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  20. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  21. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  22. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  25. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  26. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  27. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    24.3 km
  30. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  31. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  33. Continue straight
    20.7 km
  34. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Sandton
    0.5 km
  35. Keep slight left at the fork towards M40: Sandton
    0.1 km
  36. Go straight onto Grayston Drive
    0.9 km
  37. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Sandton M40 → 23 23 to Johannesburg 23 to Pretoria 23 to Cape Town 23 to Durban Johannesburg to Sandton M40 Pretoria to Sandton M40 Cape Town to Sandton M40
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
580.8 km
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 40 min • 7 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
83.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
193.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
62.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sandton M40
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,853.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R232.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,109.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 23 -32.02750, 20.06670
Midpoint
580.8 km
Total: 1,161.2 km
Midpoint 580.8 km
1,161.2 km 15 hrs 21 min
Destination Sandton M40 -26.10260, 28.06918

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,161.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,322.5 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 580.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.02750, 20.06670
Midpoint -29.43944, 24.32825
End -26.10260, 28.06918
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton M40
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton M40
6
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    34 Whiteley Road Melrose Arch, Sandton, 2196
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Woolworths
    Cradock Avenue, Johannesburg, 2196
  • Crocs
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
  • JAM
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton M40
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton M40
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Sandton M40
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton M40
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Sandton M40
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton M40
6
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Questions 9
How far is 23 from Sandton M40? +
23 is about 1,161.2 km from Sandton M40 by road.
How long does it take from 23 to Sandton M40? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 23 to Sandton M40 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 23 to Sandton M40? +
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 23 to Sandton M40? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,943.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,953.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,165.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,183.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 23 to Sandton M40? +
Yes. There are 2 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Daniel
From 23 To Sandton M40
Bishops
From 23 To Sandton M40
Transvaal
From 23 To Sandton M40
ern Bypass
From 23 To Sandton M40
: Johannesburg
From 23 To Sandton M40
: Sandton
From 23 To Sandton M40
Sandown
From 23 To Sandton M40

Route Locations

Start area
23, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sandton M40, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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