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Distance from Merewent to Sandton

Merewent to Sandton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 585.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 45 min.

N Merewent → Sandton
Road distance
585.1 km
363.6 mi • 315.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
515.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 45 min
Return: 13 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R979.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R984.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,091.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,099.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,292.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,298.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,439.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,451.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,700.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,708.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,894.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,909.64
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 0 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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585.1 km 6 hrs 45 min
Start Merewent
Finish Sandton
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Dinapur Road
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Badulla Drive
    0.4 km
  3. Continue straight onto Basil February Road
    1.1 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards M4: City Centre
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    4.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Bluff
    0.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto South Coast Road
    0.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    74.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto London Road
    2.4 km
  16. Continue straight onto Wynberg Road
    1.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Arkwright Avenue
    1.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Andries Street South
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Grayston Drive
    2.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Rivonia Road
    0.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Fredman Drive
    0.7 km
  22. Turn left onto West Street
    0.3 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
293.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Merewent → Sandton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Merewent
Destination area Arrival
Sandton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Merewent → Sandton
Merewent Origin postcode
Not available
Sandton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
292.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
308.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
212.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sandton → Merewent
Merewent ↔ Sandton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Merewent -29.95759, 30.97754
Midpoint
293.0 km
Total: 585.1 km
Midpoint 293.0 km
585.1 km 6 hrs 45 min
Destination Sandton -26.10455, 28.05451

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 585.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,170.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 293.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.95759, 30.97754
Midpoint -28.31462, 29.20323
End -26.10455, 28.05451
Destination services

Available in Sandton

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Service groups 8
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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 9
How far is Merewent from Sandton? +
Merewent is about 585.1 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Merewent to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Merewent 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 Merewent 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 Merewent to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R979.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R984.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,091.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,099.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Merewent to Sandton? +
Yes. There are 33 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: City Centre
From Merewent To Sandton
: Bluff
From Merewent To Sandton
Queensburgh
From Merewent To Sandton
: Pietermaritzburg
From Merewent To Sandton
: Alexandra
From Merewent To Sandton

Route Locations

Start area
Merewent
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sandton
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 Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 292.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 308.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 212.7 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 346.5 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 429.9 km

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