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Distance from Stansted to Grand Central

Stansted to Grand Central is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.2 km in roughly 18 min.

N Stansted → Grand Central
Road distance
18.2 km
M71 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 min
Start point
Stansted Street
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R34.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R34.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R42.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R42.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R45.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R45.97
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R55.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R56.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R60.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R60.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R73.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R73.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
201° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
21° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8798, 28.1913
End coords Destination point
-25.9890, 28.1436
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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18.2 km 18 min
Start Stansted
Finish Grand Central
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Stansted Street
    0.4 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Tegel Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Olievenhoutbosch Road
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto John Vorster Drive
    0.5 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.8 km
  6. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    10.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M71: Grand Central
    0.4 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards M71: Grand Central
    0.2 km
  12. Go straight onto New Road
    1.6 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Grand Central → Stansted Stansted to Johannesburg Stansted to Pretoria Stansted to Cape Town Stansted to Durban Johannesburg to Grand Central Pretoria to Grand Central Cape Town to Grand Central
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.1 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Grand Central
06:35 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R75.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R79.96
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Stansted Start: Stansted Street -25.87977, 28.19131
Midpoint
9.1 km
Total: 18.2 km
Midpoint 9.1 km
18.2 km 18 min
Destination Grand Central -25.98899, 28.14356

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 18.2 km
Return-cycle span 36.3 km
Traversal time 18 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 82.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87977, 28.19131
Midpoint -25.91819, 28.15188
End -25.98899, 28.14356
Destination services

Available in Grand Central

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Grand Central
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Grand Central
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Grand Central
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Grand Central
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Grand Central
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Grand Central
1
  • Clicks
    Lever Road Sanridge Heights, Midrand, 1685
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Grand Central
5
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Questions 8
How far is Stansted from Grand Central? +
Stansted is about 18.2 km from Grand Central by road.
How long does it take from Stansted to Grand Central? +
The drive usually takes about 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Stansted to Grand Central in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Stansted to Grand Central? +
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 Stansted to Grand Central? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R34.70 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R34.84 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R42.26 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R42.52 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Stansted to Grand Central? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Stansted To Grand Central
Krugersdorp
From Stansted To Grand Central
: Grand Central
From Stansted To Grand Central
Midrand
From Stansted To Grand Central
Crowthorne
From Stansted To Grand Central

Route Locations

Start area
Stansted, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Grand Central, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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