Distance from A51 to Sandton

N A51 → Sandton

Road distance

297.2 km

Highway dominant · M54 / N3

A51 to Sandton is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 297.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 11 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

256.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 11 min

End point

West Street

Return: 8 hrs 22 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

251 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

71.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 41 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R598.07

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R600.42

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

284° WNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

104° ESE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.6836, 30.5431

End coords Destination point

-26.1046, 28.0545

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C A51 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Sandton Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

A51 → Sandton

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Car

297.2 km

4 hrs 11 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

297.2 km

~4 hrs 34 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 154 km to Kruger Mpumalanga International
✈ MQP → JNB (35 min)
🚗 20 km from OR Tambo International
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A51

Finish Sandton

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from A51 to Sandton via N3

National highway N3
Directions from A51 to Sandton via M54

Metro arterial route M54
Start your journey

1.1 km
Turn left

0.9 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right

0.4 km
Turn right

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Turn right

3.7 km
Continue straight

0.4 km
Turn right

3.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

56.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

3.7 km
Turn left onto Kerk Street

0.7 km
Turn right onto Joubert Street

195.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.8 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3

0.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N3

0.6 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Germiston

0.9 km
Merge slight right

16.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra

0.6 km
Turn left onto London Road

2.4 km
Continue straight onto Wynberg Road

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Arkwright Avenue

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Andries Street South

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Grayston Drive

2.3 km
Turn left onto Rivonia Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Fredman Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto West Street

0.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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.

Leandra

Road: Road not linked yet

R50.50

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 -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

Ermelo

Road: Road not linked yet

R45.00

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Leandra

Road: Road not linked yet

R50.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Leandra

Road: Road not linked yet

R50.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Trichardt

Road: Road not linked yet

R25.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

148.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 5 min • 2 hrs 5 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

21.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

49.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

16.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Sandton

06:52 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 33 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,242.27

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.94

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R59.44

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,307.65

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin A51 -26.68361, 30.54307

Midpoint

148.5 km

Total: 297.2 km

Midpoint 148.5 km

297.2 km 4 hrs 11 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 297.2 km

Return-cycle span 594.4 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 11 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 10.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 148.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68361, 30.54307

Midpoint -26.49140, 29.27960

End -26.10455, 28.05451

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 A51 from Sandton? +

A51 is about 297.2 km from Sandton by road.

How long does it take from A51 to Sandton? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A51 to Sandton in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from A51 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 A51 to Sandton? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R598.07 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R600.42 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R597.43 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R626.10 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A51 to Sandton? +

Yes. There are 23 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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