Distance from Roma to Sandton

N Roma → Sandton

Road distance

436.1 km

Metro routes · M54 / N3

Roma to Sandton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 436.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 30 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

358.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.22×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 30 min

End point

West Street

Return: 11 hrs

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

330 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 0 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R877.54

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R881.00

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

300° WNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

120° ESE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-27.7656, 31.1564

End coords Destination point

-26.1046, 28.0545

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 20 °C Roma Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Sandton Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Roma → Sandton

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Car

436.1 km

5 hrs 30 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

436.1 km

~6 hrs 42 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 142 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → JNB (57 min)
🚗 20 km from OR Tambo International
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Roma

Finish Sandton

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Roma to Sandton via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Roma to Sandton via M54

Metro arterial route M54
Start your journey

0.3 km
Turn right

1.9 km
Turn left

13.8 km
At the end of the road, turn left

20.1 km
Turn left

3.5 km
Continue straight

6.0 km
Turn left

23.1 km
Turn right

75.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

38.5 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street

79.7 km
Continue straight onto Handel Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn left

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

61.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra

0.6 km
Turn left onto London Road

2.4 km
Continue straight onto Wynberg Road

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Arkwright Avenue

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Andries Street South

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Grayston Drive

2.3 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

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 9

Known total R34.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 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 -26.153, 28.132

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

218.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 45 min • 2 hrs 45 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

31.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

72.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

23.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Sandton

06:52 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 48 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,822.77

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.72

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R87.21

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,918.70

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (23)

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 Roma -27.76556, 31.15639

Midpoint

218.1 km

Total: 436.1 km

Midpoint 218.1 km

436.1 km 5 hrs 30 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 436.1 km

Return-cycle span 872.1 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 30 min

Maneuver count 36

Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 218.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.76556, 31.15639

Midpoint -27.17194, 29.62316

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

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Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Roma from Sandton? +

Roma is about 436.1 km from Sandton by road.

How long does it take from Roma to Sandton? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Roma 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 Roma to Sandton? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R877.54 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R881.00 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R876.60 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R918.67 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Roma to Sandton? +

Yes. There are 9 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.

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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