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Distance from Drift Boulevard to Sandton

Drift Boulevard to Sandton is a short everyday drive, covering about 27.3 km in roughly 32 min.

N Drift Boulevard → Sandton
Road distance
27.3 km
M85
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
22.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
32 min
Start point
Drift Boulevard
End point
West Street
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R52.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R52.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R63.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R63.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R68.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R69.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R83.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R84.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R90.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R90.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R110.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R110.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
110° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
290° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0375, 27.8472
End coords Destination point
-26.1046, 28.0545
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

27.3 km 32 min
Start Drift Boulevard
Finish Sandton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Drift Boulevard
    2.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    11.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Ysterhout Drive
    2.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Hans Schoeman Street
    2.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    0.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Republic Road
    4.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.3 km
  8. Turn slight left towards M85
    0.2 km
  9. Go straight onto Sandton Drive
    1.8 km
  10. Turn left onto Alice Lane
    0.8 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
Routes ↩ Sandton → Drift Boulevard Drift Boulevard to Johannesburg Drift Boulevard to Pretoria Drift Boulevard to Cape Town Drift Boulevard to Durban Johannesburg to Sandton Pretoria to Sandton Cape Town to Sandton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
13.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sandton
06:36 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R114.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R5.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R120.09
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 Drift Boulevard Start: Drift Boulevard -26.03753, 27.84718
Midpoint
13.7 km
Total: 27.3 km
Midpoint 13.7 km
27.3 km 32 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 27.3 km
Return-cycle span 54.6 km
Traversal time 32 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 44.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 13.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.03753, 27.84718
Midpoint -26.09670, 27.94309
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Drift Boulevard from Sandton? +
Drift Boulevard is about 27.3 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Drift Boulevard to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Drift Boulevard to Sandton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Drift Boulevard 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 Drift Boulevard to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R52.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R52.33 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R63.47 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R63.87 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Drift Boulevard to Sandton? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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

Alice Lane
From Drift Boulevard To Sandton

Route Locations

Start area
Drift Boulevard, Gauteng
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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