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Distance from Sandton to Drift Boulevard

Sandton to Drift Boulevard is a short everyday drive, covering about 27.3 km in roughly 32 min.

N Sandton → Drift Boulevard
Road distance
27.3 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
22.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
32 min
Start point
West Street
End point
Drift Boulevard
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
49.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R52.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R52.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R63.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R63.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R68.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R69.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R83.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R84.23
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R90.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R90.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R110.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R110.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
290° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
110° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1046, 28.0545
End coords Destination point
-26.0375, 27.8472
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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27.3 km 32 min
Start Sandton
Finish Drift Boulevard
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on West Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto West Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Alice Lane
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto 5th Street
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Grayston Drive
    0.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandton Drive
    1.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Republic Road
    4.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Hans Schoeman Street
    2.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ysterhout Drive
    2.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    11.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Drift Boulevard
    2.3 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Drift Boulevard → Sandton Sandton to Johannesburg Sandton to Pretoria Sandton to Cape Town Sandton to Durban Johannesburg to Drift Boulevard Pretoria to Drift Boulevard Cape Town to Drift Boulevard
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
13.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Drift Boulevard
06:37 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R114.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R5.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R120.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sandton Start: West Street -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint
13.6 km
Total: 27.3 km
Midpoint 13.6 km
27.3 km 32 min
Destination Drift Boulevard End: Drift Boulevard -26.03753, 27.84718

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 27.3 km
Return-cycle span 54.6 km
Traversal time 32 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 51.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 13.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint -26.09709, 27.94273
End -26.03753, 27.84718
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Drift Boulevard
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Drift Boulevard
1
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Drift Boulevard
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Drift Boulevard
6
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Questions 8
How far is Sandton from Drift Boulevard? +
Sandton is about 27.3 km from Drift Boulevard by road.
How long does it take from Sandton to Drift Boulevard? +
The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sandton to Drift Boulevard in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sandton to Drift Boulevard? +
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 Drift Boulevard? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R52.09 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R52.31 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R63.44 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R63.84 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sandton to Drift Boulevard? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Towns along the route

Alice Lane
From Sandton To Drift Boulevard

Route Locations

Start area
Sandton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Drift Boulevard, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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