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Distance from Johannesburg to Sandton

Johannesburg to Sandton is a short everyday drive, covering about 19.3 km in roughly 21 min.

N Johannesburg → Sandton
Road distance
19.3 km
12 mi • 10.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
15.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 min
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
52.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R32.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R32.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R35.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R36.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R42.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R42.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R47.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R47.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R55.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R56.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R62.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R62.86
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Sandton
12.4°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.9°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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19.3 km 22 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Sandton
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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
    2.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Rivonia Road
    1.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Outspan Road
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right onto West Road South
    0.2 km
  17. Continue left onto West Road North
    1.3 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto North Road
    0.4 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Coleraine Drive
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Oak Avenue
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Northleigh Crescent
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.7 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Sandton
Gauteng
Start area Origin
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Sandton, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
2001 • 1617
Johannesburg → Sandton
Johannesburg Origin postcode
2001
Sandton Destination postcode
1617
Province span Route area
Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Soweto
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
0.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
8.1 km
Pretoria to Centurion Same province
6.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Sandton → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Sandton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
9.7 km
Total: 19.3 km
Midpoint 9.7 km
19.3 km 22 min
Destination Sandton -26.06824, 28.04798

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 19.3 km
Return-cycle span 38.6 km
Traversal time 22 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 114.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.13459, 28.06977
End -26.06824, 28.04798
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 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Crocs
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
  • JAM
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
  • Ackermans
    Woodmead Drive, 2191
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
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 Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
  • Bonjour
    99 Ballyclare Drive, Sandton, 2191
  • Woolworths Food
    2191
  • Checkers
    Mutual Road, Johannesburg, 2191, Gauteng
  • Checkers
    240 Rivonia Road, Johannesburg, 2196, Gauteng
  • Superspar
    Rivonia Road The Wedge, Morningside, 2196
  • Pick n Pay
    Outspan Road, Morningside, Johannesburg, 2128, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Sandton
1
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 Johannesburg from Sandton? +
Johannesburg is about 19.3 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Sandton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R32.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R32.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R35.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R36.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Sandton? +
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, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 2001
Destination area
Sandton, Gauteng
Suburb: Sandton
Road: Not available
Postal code: 1617

Postal codes

Johannesburg
2001
Sandton
1617

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 Same province
About 19.9 km Difference: 0.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
About 27.3 km Difference: 8.1 km
Pretoria to Centurion Same province
About 13.2 km Difference: 6.0 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
About 29.8 km Difference: 10.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Same province
About 53.9 km Difference: 34.6 km

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