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Distance from Sandton to Johannesburg M1 M1 M27

Sandton to Johannesburg M1 M1 M27 is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.3 km in roughly 17 min.

N Sandton → Johannesburg M1 M1 M27
Road distance
20.3 km
M1 M40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
15.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Start point
West Street
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R33.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R44.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R45.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R49.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R50.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R58.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R59.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R65.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R66.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
195° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
15° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1046, 28.0545
End coords Destination point
-26.2390, 28.0155
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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20.3 km 17 min
Start Sandton
Finish Johannesburg M1 M1 M27
Map key
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
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    17.0 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Johannesburg M1 M1 M27 → Sandton Sandton to Johannesburg Sandton to Pretoria Sandton to Cape Town Sandton to Durban Johannesburg to Johannesburg M1 M1 M27 Pretoria to Johannesburg M1 M1 M27 Cape Town to Johannesburg M1 M1 M27
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M1 M1 M27
06:32 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R84.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R89.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sandton Start: West Street -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint
10.2 km
Total: 20.3 km
Midpoint 10.2 km
20.3 km 17 min
Destination Johannesburg M1 M1 M27 -26.23903, 28.01547

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 20.3 km
Return-cycle span 40.6 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 34.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint -26.16832, 28.05415
End -26.23903, 28.01547
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M27
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M27
6
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
  • Starlite Fashions
    Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
  • Woolworths
    Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M27
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M27
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 2 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M27
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M27
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M27
6
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Questions 8
How far is Sandton from Johannesburg M1 M1 M27? +
Sandton is about 20.3 km from Johannesburg M1 M1 M27 by road.
How long does it take from Sandton to Johannesburg M1 M1 M27? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sandton to Johannesburg M1 M1 M27 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sandton to Johannesburg M1 M1 M27? +
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 Johannesburg M1 M1 M27? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R33.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R34.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R37.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R38.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sandton to Johannesburg M1 M1 M27? +
No tollgates are 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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From Sandton To Johannesburg M1 M1 M27

Route Locations

Start area
Sandton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M1 M1 M27, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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