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Distance from Sandton to Clairwood

Sandton to Clairwood is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 580.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 41 min.

N Sandton → Clairwood
Road distance
580.3 km
M40 M7 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
511.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 41 min
Start point
West Street
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
401 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R971.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R976.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,082.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,090.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,281.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,287.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,427.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,439.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,686.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,694.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,878.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,893.98
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
146° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
326° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1046, 28.0545
End coords Destination point
-29.9128, 30.9847
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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580.3 km 6 hrs 41 min
Start Sandton
Finish Clairwood
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on West Street
    0.7 km
  2. Turn left onto Katherine Street
    1.4 km
  3. Turn right towards M40
    0.4 km
  4. Go straight onto Grayston Drive
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Rautenbach Avenue
    0.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Watt Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Pretoria Main Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Arkwright Avenue
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Wynberg Road
    1.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto London Road
    2.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Vincent Tshabalala Road
    0.2 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    15.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  20. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    14.6 km
  21. Turn right onto South Coast Road towards Mobeni
    0.8 km
  22. Turn left onto Sirdar Road
    0.1 km
  23. Continue slight left onto Archary Road
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right onto Horsham Road
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left onto Houghton Road
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 33 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.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Clairwood → Sandton Sandton to Johannesburg Sandton to Pretoria Sandton to Cape Town Sandton to Durban Johannesburg to Clairwood Pretoria to Clairwood Cape Town to Clairwood
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
290.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 20 min • 3 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
96.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Clairwood
06:24 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,425.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R116.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,553.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sandton Start: West Street -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint
290.6 km
Total: 580.3 km
Midpoint 290.6 km
580.3 km 6 hrs 41 min
Destination Clairwood -29.91278, 30.98472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 580.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,160.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 290.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint -28.31818, 29.17810
End -29.91278, 30.98472
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Clairwood
2
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
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Questions 9
How far is Sandton from Clairwood? +
Sandton is about 580.3 km from Clairwood by road.
How long does it take from Sandton to Clairwood? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sandton to Clairwood 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 to Clairwood? +
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 to Clairwood? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R971.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R976.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,082.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,090.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sandton to Clairwood? +
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

: Germiston
From Sandton To Clairwood
ern Bypass
From Sandton To Clairwood
: Durban
From Sandton To Clairwood
: Queensburgh
From Sandton To Clairwood
Pinetown
From Sandton To Clairwood
New Germany
From Sandton To Clairwood
Mobeni
From Sandton To Clairwood

Route Locations

Start area
Sandton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Clairwood
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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