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Distance from Sandton to Midrand

Sandton to Midrand is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.9 km in roughly 16 min.

N Sandton → Midrand
Road distance
16.9 km
M1 M40 R561
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 min
Start point
West Street
End point
Bee-Eater Crescent
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R28.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R28.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R31.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R31.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R37.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R37.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R41.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R41.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R49.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R49.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R54.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R55.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
31° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
211° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1046, 28.0545
End coords Destination point
-25.9993, 28.1259
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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16.9 km 17 min
Start Sandton
Finish Midrand
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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
    0.2 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards M1: Pretoria
    0.3 km
  6. Merge slight right
    7.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    2.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R561: Grand Central
    0.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards R561: Kempton Park
    0.6 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards Midrand
    0.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Old Pretoria Main Road
    1.9 km
  12. Turn left onto Tonnetti Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Kingfisher Avenue
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Sunbird Road
    0.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Bee-Eater Crescent
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Midrand → Sandton Sandton to Johannesburg Sandton to Pretoria Sandton to Cape Town Sandton to Durban Johannesburg to Midrand Pretoria to Midrand Cape Town to Midrand
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.5 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
1.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Midrand
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R70.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R74.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sandton Start: West Street -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint
8.5 km
Total: 16.9 km
Midpoint 8.5 km
16.9 km 17 min
Destination Midrand End: Bee-Eater Crescent -25.99926, 28.12591

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 16.9 km
Return-cycle span 33.8 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 94.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint -26.05877, 28.09376
End -25.99926, 28.12591
Destination services

Available in Midrand

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Midrand
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Midrand
4
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Midrand
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Midrand
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Midrand
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Midrand
1
  • Clicks
    Lever Road Sanridge Heights, Midrand, 1685
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Midrand
5
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Questions 8
How far is Sandton from Midrand? +
Sandton is about 16.9 km from Midrand by road.
How long does it take from Sandton to Midrand? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sandton to Midrand in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sandton to Midrand? +
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 Midrand? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R28.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R28.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R31.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R31.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sandton to Midrand? +
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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Route Locations

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

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