Distance from Milky Way to Sandton

N Milky Way → Sandton

Road distance

20.6 km

Metro routes · M1 / M2 / M40

Milky Way to Sandton is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.6 km in roughly 20 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

13.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.49×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

20 min

Start point

Milky Way

End point

West Street

Return: 40 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

20 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

60.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R41.38

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R41.54

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

23° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

203° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.2191, 28.0004

End coords Destination point

-26.1046, 28.0545

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

Milky Way → Sandton

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 14 °C Milky Way Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Sandton Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Milky Way → Sandton

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Car

20.6 km

20 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

20.6 km

~18 min

65 km/h avg

Places along your journey

Places from Milky Way to Sandton

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Hotel Soon after Milky Way

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 5 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 5 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Soon after Milky Way

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 5 km from start

"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"

B 5 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Milky Way

Finish Sandton

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Directions from Milky Way to Sandton via M2 and M1 and M40

Metro arterial routes M2M1M40
Head on Milky Way

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Stellar Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Jupiter Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Crownwood Road

0.5 km
Turn right onto Main Reef Road

0.4 km
Take the ramp left towards M2: Bloemfontein

0.3 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M1: Sandton

0.9 km
Merge slight right

13.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Sandton

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M40: Sandton

0.1 km
Go straight onto Grayston Drive

2.0 km
Turn left onto Rivonia Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Fredman Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto West Street

0.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

10.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

10 min • 10 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.5 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

3.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

67.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Sandton

06:50 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 48 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R85.95

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.41

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R4.11

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R90.47

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (8)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Milky Way Start: Milky Way -26.21906, 28.00044

Midpoint

10.3 km

Total: 20.6 km

Midpoint 10.3 km

20.6 km 20 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 20.6 km

Return-cycle span 41.2 km

Traversal time 20 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 82.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 10.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21906, 28.00044

Midpoint -26.16493, 28.05586

End -26.10455, 28.05451

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.

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8

How far is Milky Way from Sandton? +

Milky Way is about 20.6 km from Sandton by road.

How long does it take from Milky Way to Sandton? +

The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Milky Way to Sandton in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Milky Way 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 Milky Way to Sandton? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R41.38 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R41.54 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R41.33 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R43.32 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Milky Way 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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