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Distance from Sandton N3 to A23

Sandton N3 to A23 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 299.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Sandton N3 → A23
Road distance
299.8 km
M9 N1 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
255.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 53 min
Start point
Northleigh Crescent
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
233 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R501.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R504.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R559.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R563.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R662.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R665.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R737.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R743.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R871.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R875.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R970.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R978.57
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
106° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
286° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0682, 28.0480
End coords Destination point
-26.6882, 30.5156
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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299.8 km 3 hrs 53 min
Start Sandton N3
Finish A23
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Northleigh Crescent
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Oak Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Coleraine Drive
    1.3 km
  4. Continue slight right onto 7th Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Rivonia Road
    2.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Rivonia Road
    0.2 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards M9
    0.7 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    25.8 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Springs
    1.8 km
  13. Merge slight left
    195.8 km
  14. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    3.7 km
  16. Turn right
    56.4 km
  17. Turn right
    2.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  19. Turn left
    2.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  22. Turn right
    0.7 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 9 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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 -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ A23 → Sandton N3 Sandton N3 to Johannesburg Sandton N3 to Pretoria Sandton N3 to Cape Town Sandton N3 to Durban Johannesburg to A23 Pretoria to A23 Cape Town to A23
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
149.8 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A23
06:24 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,253.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R59.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,319.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sandton N3 Start: Northleigh Crescent -26.06824, 28.04798
Midpoint
149.8 km
Total: 299.8 km
Midpoint 149.8 km
299.8 km 3 hrs 53 min
Destination A23 -26.68818, 30.51562

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 299.8 km
Return-cycle span 599.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 149.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.06824, 28.04798
Midpoint -26.48532, 29.23306
End -26.68818, 30.51562
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Questions 9
How far is Sandton N3 from A23? +
Sandton N3 is about 299.8 km from A23 by road.
How long does it take from Sandton N3 to A23? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sandton N3 to A23 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sandton N3 to A23? +
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 N3 to A23? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R501.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R504.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R559.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R563.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sandton N3 to A23? +
Yes. There are 26 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

leigh Crescent
From Sandton N3 To A23
: Pretoria
From Sandton N3 To A23
Western Bypass
From Sandton N3 To A23
: Johannesburg
From Sandton N3 To A23
Springs
From Sandton N3 To A23

Route Locations

Start area
Sandton N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A23, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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