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Distance from Irene to Sandton

Irene to Sandton is a short everyday drive, covering about 38.2 km in roughly 31 min.

N Irene → Sandton
Road distance
38.2 km
M40 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
30.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
31 min
Start point
Stanley Road
End point
West Street
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R63.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R64.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R71.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R71.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R84.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R84.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R94.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R94.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R111.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R111.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R123.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R124.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
212° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
32° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8684, 28.2180
End coords Destination point
-26.1046, 28.0545
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route overview

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Route map

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Start, destination and route line.

38.2 km 31 min
Start Irene
Finish Sandton
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Stanley Road
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Krige Lane
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left onto Wellington Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Queen Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left onto Botha Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    4.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    7.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Sandton
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards Wynberg
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Grayston Drive
    2.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Rivonia Road
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right onto Fredman Drive
    0.7 km
  17. Turn left onto West Street
    0.3 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Sandton → Irene Irene to Johannesburg Irene to Pretoria Irene to Cape Town Irene to Durban Johannesburg to Sandton Pretoria to Sandton Cape Town to Sandton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
19.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
15 min • 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sandton
06:31 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R159.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R168.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Irene Start: Stanley Road -25.86839, 28.21796
Midpoint
19.1 km
Total: 38.2 km
Midpoint 19.1 km
38.2 km 31 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 38.2 km
Return-cycle span 76.4 km
Traversal time 31 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 47.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 19.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.86839, 28.21796
Midpoint -25.97891, 28.12678
End -26.10455, 28.05451
Destination services

Available in Sandton

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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
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 8
How far is Irene from Sandton? +
Irene is about 38.2 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Irene to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Irene to Sandton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Irene 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 Irene to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R63.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R64.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R71.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R71.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Irene to Sandton? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Krige Lane
From Irene To Sandton
: Johannesburg
From Irene To Sandton
: Sandton
From Irene To Sandton
Wynberg
From Irene To Sandton

Route Locations

Start area
Irene
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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