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Distance from Mbekweni to Sandton

Mbekweni to Sandton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 644.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 56 min.

N Mbekweni → Sandton
Road distance
644.8 km
M1 M40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
478.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 56 min
End point
West Street
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
476 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,079.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,084.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,202.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,212.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,424.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,430.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,586.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,599.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,873.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,882.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,087.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,104.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
7° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
187° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-26.1046, 28.0545
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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644.8 km 7 hrs 56 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Sandton
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    79.6 km
  15. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  21. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  25. Continue straight
    20.7 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Sandton
    0.5 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork towards M40: Sandton
    0.1 km
  28. Go straight onto Grayston Drive
    2.0 km
  29. Turn left onto Rivonia Road
    0.3 km
  30. Turn right onto Fredman Drive
    0.7 km
  31. Turn left onto West Street
    0.3 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 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.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
322.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 58 min • 3 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
107.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sandton
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 12 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,695.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R128.95
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,836.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
322.9 km
Total: 644.8 km
Midpoint 322.9 km
644.8 km 7 hrs 56 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 644.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,289.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 322.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -28.65117, 26.87465
End -26.10455, 28.05451
Destination services

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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 9
How far is Mbekweni from Sandton? +
Mbekweni is about 644.8 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Sandton in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Mbekweni 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 Mbekweni to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,079.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,084.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,202.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,212.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Sandton? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
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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