Distance from Bultfontein N8 to Sandton

N Bultfontein N8 → Sandton

Road distance

493.6 km

M1 M40

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

437.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 48 min

Start point

Bultfontein Road

End point

West Street

Return: 37 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

348 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 18 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R942.41

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R946.32

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

49° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

229° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.7480, 24.7661

End coords Destination point

-26.1046, 28.0545

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Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Travel modes

Bultfontein N8 → Sandton

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Car

493.6 km

5 hrs 48 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

493.6 km

~7 hrs 35 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 2 hrs 49 min faster

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bultfontein N8

Finish Sandton

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Bultfontein Road

0.6 km
Turn right onto Lennox Street

0.7 km
Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Quinn Street

1.3 km
Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street

2.1 km
Continue straight onto Transvaal

104.8 km
Continue straight

6.1 km
Continue straight

186.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Continue straight

138.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

20.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Sandton

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M40: Sandton

0.1 km
Go straight onto Grayston Drive

2.0 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 2

Known total R0.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 2 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

246.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 54 min • 2 hrs 54 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

35.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

82.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Sandton

06:39 – 17:28

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 48 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 55 min

SunriseDawn break

06:39

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,063.05

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.87

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R98.71

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,171.63

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

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 Bultfontein N8 Start: Bultfontein Road -28.74797, 24.76610

Midpoint

246.9 km

Total: 493.6 km

Midpoint 246.9 km

493.6 km 5 hrs 48 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 493.6 km

Return-cycle span 987.1 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 48 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 246.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74797, 24.76610

Midpoint -27.09889, 26.08010

End -26.10455, 28.05451

Places

Places in Sandton

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Destination brief

Travelling to Sandton

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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

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Regional base Good base for nearby trips

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Questions 9

How far is Bultfontein N8 from Sandton? +

Bultfontein N8 is about 493.6 km from Sandton by road.

How long does it take from Bultfontein N8 to Sandton? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bultfontein N8 to Sandton in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Bultfontein N8 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 Bultfontein N8 to Sandton? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R942.41 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R946.32 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,147.80 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,154.91 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bultfontein N8 to Sandton? +

Yes. There are 2 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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