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Distance from 55 to Sandton

55 to Sandton is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 292.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 43 min.

N 55 → Sandton
Road distance
292.2 km
M11 M85 N11 N17 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
248.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 43 min
End point
West Street
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
223 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R489.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R491.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R544.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R549.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R645.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R648.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R718.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R724.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R849.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R853.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R945.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R953.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
287° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
107° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.7627, 30.4423
End coords Destination point
-26.1046, 28.0545
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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292.2 km 3 hrs 43 min
Start 55
Finish Sandton
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head east
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right
    0.0 km
  4. Keep left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn slight right
    1.9 km
  6. Turn right
    0.0 km
  7. Turn left
    3.2 km
  8. Turn right
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right
    1.7 km
  10. Turn left
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto N2
    54.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Kerk Street, N11
    1.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Joubert Street, N17
    206.9 km
  14. Keep right
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Mooi
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Rosettenville Road, M11
    0.9 km
  17. Turn sharp right onto Ffennell Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Mooi Street
    0.7 km
  19. Turn left onto Stephenson Street
    0.1 km
  20. Keep right
    1.6 km
  21. Keep left
    13.8 km
  22. Keep left
    0.5 km
  23. Keep left
    0.2 km
  24. Keep left
    0.4 km
  25. Keep right
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Katherine Street, M85
    1.4 km
  27. Turn right onto West Street
    0.7 km
  28. Continue straight onto West Street
    0.1 km
  29. Arrive at West Street, on the left
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ Sandton → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to Sandton Pretoria to Sandton Cape Town to Sandton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sandton
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
R1,221.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,285.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 55 -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint
146.1 km
Total: 292.2 km
Midpoint 146.1 km
292.2 km 3 hrs 43 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 292.2 km
Return-cycle span 584.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 9.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -26.48169, 29.22621
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 9
How far is 55 from Sandton? +
55 is about 292.2 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Sandton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 55 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 55 to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R489.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R491.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R544.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R549.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Sandton? +
Yes. There are 18 tollgates 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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Towns along the route

Mooi
From 55 To Sandton

Route Locations

Start area
55, Mpumalanga
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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