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Distance from Johannesburg to Sandown

Johannesburg to Sandown is a short everyday drive, covering about 15.4 km in roughly 17 min.

N Johannesburg → Sandown
Road distance
15.4 km
9.6 mi • 8.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
12.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
52.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R25.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R28.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R34.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R44.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R45.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R49.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R50.32
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Sandown
12.1°C
Slight rain
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.4°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
95%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 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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15.4 km 17 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Sandown
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Siemert Road
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    1.8 km
  7. Continue slight left onto Saint Andrew Road
    0.5 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houghton Drive
    1.0 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards M1
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto De Villiers Graaff Motorway
    6.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Sandton
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards M40: Sandton
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Grayston Drive
    0.9 km
  14. Turn right onto Linden Street
    0.8 km
  15. Continue left onto Linden Street
    0.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Edward Rubenstein Drive
    0.7 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
7.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Sandown
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Sandown
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Sandown
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Sandown Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Soweto
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
4.5 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
2.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
11.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sandown → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Sandown
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
7.7 km
Total: 15.4 km
Midpoint 7.7 km
15.4 km 17 min
Destination Sandown -26.09194, 28.06583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 15.4 km
Return-cycle span 30.8 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 110.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 7.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.14750, 28.05767
End -26.09194, 28.06583
Destination services

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Service groups 8
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sandown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Sandown
6
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Woolworths
    34 Whiteley Road Melrose Arch, Sandton, 2196
  • Crocs
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
  • JAM
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
  • Ackermans
    Woodmead Drive, 2191
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Sandown
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sandown
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Sandown
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sandown
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Sandown
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Sandown
6
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Sandown? +
Johannesburg is about 15.4 km from Sandown by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Sandown? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Sandown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Sandown? +
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 Johannesburg to Sandown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R25.81 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R25.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R28.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R28.98 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Sandown? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sandown
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.

Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 4.5 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 2.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 11.9 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 14.4 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 38.5 km

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