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Distance from 6 to Sandton M40

6 to Sandton M40 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 325.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 6 → Sandton M40
Road distance
325.5 km
M54 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
286.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 6 min
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
246 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R544.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R547.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R606.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R611.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R718.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R722.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R800.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R807.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R945.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R950.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,053.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,062.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
289° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
109° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.9694, 30.7837
End coords Destination point
-26.1026, 28.0692
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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325.5 km 4 hrs 6 min
Start 6
Finish Sandton M40
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.0 km
  2. Turn sharp right
    2.9 km
  3. Turn right
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left
    36.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left
    59.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    195.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3
    0.6 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.6 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Germiston
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right
    16.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto London Road
    2.4 km
  16. Continue straight onto Wynberg Road
    1.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Arkwright Avenue
    1.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Andries Street South
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Grayston Drive
    1.2 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Sandton M40 → 6 6 to Johannesburg 6 to Pretoria 6 to Cape Town 6 to Durban Johannesburg to Sandton M40 Pretoria to Sandton M40 Cape Town to Sandton M40
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
162.6 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.1%
☀ 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
R1,360.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.51
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R65.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,432.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 6 -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint
162.6 km
Total: 325.5 km
Midpoint 162.6 km
325.5 km 4 hrs 6 min
Destination Sandton M40 -26.10260, 28.06918

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 325.5 km
Return-cycle span 650.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 162.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint -26.45239, 29.42796
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 6 from Sandton M40? +
6 is about 325.5 km from Sandton M40 by road.
How long does it take from 6 to Sandton M40? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 6 to Sandton M40 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 6 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 6 to Sandton M40? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R544.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R547.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R606.92 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R611.84 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 6 to Sandton M40? +
Yes. There are 23 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From 6 To Sandton M40
Pretoria
From 6 To Sandton M40
: Germiston
From 6 To Sandton M40
: Alexandra
From 6 To Sandton M40

Route Locations

Start area
6, Mpumalanga
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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