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Distance from Sandton M40 to Malmesbury

Sandton M40 to Malmesbury is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,391.6 km in roughly 15 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Sandton M40 → Malmesbury
Road distance
1,391.6 km
M1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,216.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 15 min
End point
Geldenhuys Street
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
915 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,329.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,340.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,594.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,616.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,073.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,088.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,423.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,451.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,044.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,063.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,505.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,541.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
226° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
46° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1026, 28.0692
End coords Destination point
-33.4603, 18.7236
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,391.6 km 15 hrs 15 min
Start Sandton M40
Finish Malmesbury
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Linden Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Grayston Drive
    1.2 km
  4. Turn right towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    19.7 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    290.3 km
  12. Turn right
    31.7 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    94.2 km
  14. Turn right
    27.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Piet Retief Street
    1.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Rainier Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Sarel Cilliers Street
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Geldenhuys Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Malmesbury → Sandton M40 Sandton M40 to Johannesburg Sandton M40 to Pretoria Sandton M40 to Cape Town Sandton M40 to Durban Johannesburg to Malmesbury Pretoria to Malmesbury Cape Town to Malmesbury
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Halfway point
696.2 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 37 min • 7 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
100.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
231.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
75.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Malmesbury
07:21 – 18:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,816.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R278.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,122.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sandton M40 -26.10260, 28.06918
Midpoint
696.2 km
Total: 1,391.6 km
Midpoint 696.2 km
1,391.6 km 15 hrs 15 min
Destination Malmesbury End: Geldenhuys Street -33.46028, 18.72361

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,391.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,783.1 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 696.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10260, 28.06918
Midpoint -31.02216, 24.54648
End -33.46028, 18.72361
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Malmesbury
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Malmesbury
4
  • Pick n Pay
    55 Voortrekker Road, Malmesbury, 7300, Western Cape
  • Quickshop
    45 Voortrekker Road, Malmesbury
  • Usave
    Malmesbury, 7300, Western Cape
  • Checkers
    Malmesbury, 7300, Western Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Sandton M40 from Malmesbury? +
Sandton M40 is about 1,391.6 km from Malmesbury by road.
How long does it take from Sandton M40 to Malmesbury? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sandton M40 to Malmesbury 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 Sandton M40 to Malmesbury? +
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 Sandton M40 to Malmesbury? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,329.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,340.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,594.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,616.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sandton M40 to Malmesbury? +
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Sandton M40 To Malmesbury
: Soweto
From Sandton M40 To Malmesbury
Kimberley
From Sandton M40 To Malmesbury
Bloemfontein
From Sandton M40 To Malmesbury
ern Bypass
From Sandton M40 To Malmesbury
: Cape Town
From Sandton M40 To Malmesbury

Route Locations

Start area
Sandton M40, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Malmesbury, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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