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Distance from Bluff to Sandton

Bluff to Sandton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,267.2 km in roughly 17 hrs 37 min.

N Bluff → Sandton
Road distance
1,267.2 km
787.4 mi • 684.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,090.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 37 min
Return: 35 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,121.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,131.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,363.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,382.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,798.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,812.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,117.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,143.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,682.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,700.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,102.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,135.80
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Sandton
9.1°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
7.4°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
1%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,267.2 km 17 hrs 37 min
Start Bluff
Finish Sandton
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  1. Start your journey
    6.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    1.2 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    22.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ikosies
    20.4 km
  6. Turn left
    6.7 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    48.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R355: Springbok
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Kokerboom Road
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Koeboegas Street
    0.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    161.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    171.1 km
  14. Turn left
    39.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Schroder Street
    188.0 km
  18. Go straight
    0.3 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left
    23.9 km
  20. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork
    3.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    186.6 km
  24. Turn right onto Market Street
    5.3 km
  25. Turn left
    78.0 km
  26. Turn left onto General Delarey Street
    61.1 km
  27. Turn right
    21.7 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left
    21.0 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn right
    157.4 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  32. Continue left
    10.2 km
  33. Keep slight right at the fork onto Hendrik Potgieter Road
    10.7 km
  34. Turn slight left towards R564: Christiaan de Wet Road
    0.4 km
  35. Go straight onto Christiaan de Wet Road
    2.6 km
  36. Turn right onto John Vorster Road
    2.4 km
  37. Continue straight onto Ysterhout Drive
    2.2 km
  38. Continue straight onto Hans Schoeman Street
    2.5 km
  39. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    0.6 km
  40. Turn left onto Republic Road
    4.3 km
  41. Turn right onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.3 km
  42. Turn slight left towards M85
    0.2 km
  43. Go straight onto Sandton Drive
    1.8 km
  44. Turn left onto Alice Lane
    0.8 km
  45. At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
    0.1 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
633.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 48 min • 8 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bluff → Sandton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bluff, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Sandton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bluff → Sandton
Bluff Origin postcode
Not available
Sandton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
894.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
974.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
990.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sandton → Bluff
Bluff ↔ Sandton
Bluff to Johannesburg Related trip
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Bluff to Pretoria Related trip
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Bluff to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint
633.3 km
Total: 1,267.2 km
Midpoint 633.3 km
1,267.2 km 17 hrs 37 min
Destination Sandton -26.10455, 28.05451

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,267.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,534.4 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 633.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint -28.01407, 22.67799
End -26.10455, 28.05451
Destination services

Available in Sandton

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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.
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Questions 9
How far is Bluff from Sandton? +
Bluff is about 1,267.2 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Bluff to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff to Sandton 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 Bluff 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 Bluff to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,121.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,131.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,363.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,382.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff to Sandton? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Ikosies
From Bluff To Sandton
: Springbok
From Bluff To Sandton
Kliprand
From Bluff To Sandton
Alice Lane
From Bluff To Sandton

Route Locations

Start area
Bluff, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sandton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 894.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 974.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 990.8 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 1,028.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
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