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Distance from 3Rd M2 to Sandton

3Rd M2 to Sandton is a practical regional trip, covering about 41.7 km in roughly 45 min.

N 3Rd M2 → Sandton
Road distance
41.7 km
M1 M2 M40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
27.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
45 min
Start point
3rd
End point
West Street
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
54.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R79.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R79.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R97.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R97.61
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R105.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R105.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R128.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R128.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R138.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R138.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R168.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R169.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
60° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
240° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2268, 27.8200
End coords Destination point
-26.1046, 28.0545
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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41.7 km 45 min
Start 3Rd M2
Finish Sandton
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on 3rd
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Zakhele Drive
    1.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto 55th Street
    0.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Mbukazi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Mohajane Drive
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Sekobotsane Street
    0.6 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Xazi Street
    0.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left onto Doctor Matseke Drive
    0.9 km
  10. Continue straight onto Lekgetho Street
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Mphephetho Drive
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Jonas Moabi Street
    1.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Van Onselen Street
    1.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    4.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    5.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nasrec Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Main Reef Road
    2.6 km
  20. Take the ramp left towards M2: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1: Sandton
    0.9 km
  24. Merge slight right
    13.4 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Sandton
    0.5 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork towards M40: Sandton
    0.1 km
  27. Go straight onto Grayston Drive
    2.0 km
  28. Turn left onto Rivonia Road
    0.3 km
  29. Turn right onto Fredman Drive
    0.7 km
  30. Turn left onto West Street
    0.3 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Sandton → 3Rd M2 3Rd M2 to Johannesburg 3Rd M2 to Pretoria 3Rd M2 to Cape Town 3Rd M2 to Durban Johannesburg to Sandton Pretoria to Sandton Cape Town to Sandton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
20.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sandton
06:35 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R174.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R8.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R183.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 3Rd M2 Start: 3rd -26.22677, 27.82003
Midpoint
20.9 km
Total: 41.7 km
Midpoint 20.9 km
41.7 km 45 min
Destination Sandton End: West Street -26.10455, 28.05451

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 41.7 km
Return-cycle span 83.4 km
Traversal time 45 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 74.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 20.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22677, 27.82003
Midpoint -26.21110, 27.99507
End -26.10455, 28.05451
Destination services

Available in Sandton

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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
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    34 Whiteley Road Melrose Arch, Sandton, 2196
  • Woolworths
    Cradock Avenue, Johannesburg, 2196
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 2 nearby matches around Sandton
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Sandton
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Sandton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Sandton stands out
Sandton is a district-level destination inside greater Johannesburg, so should be written as precision business-arrival tools, not generic city text.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Sandton route accuracy depends heavily on the final block, tower, hotel or mall access point.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use this page when the real destination is Sandton itself rather than Johannesburg broadly.
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is 3Rd M2 from Sandton? +
3Rd M2 is about 41.7 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from 3Rd M2 to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 3Rd M2 to Sandton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 3Rd M2 to Sandton? +
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 3Rd M2 to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R79.65 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R79.98 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R97.01 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R97.61 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 3Rd M2 to Sandton? +
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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Towns along the route

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From 3Rd M2 To Sandton
: Bloemfontein
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Pretoria
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Durban
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: Sandton
From 3Rd M2 To Sandton
Sandown
From 3Rd M2 To Sandton

Route Locations

Start area
3Rd M2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sandton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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