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Distance from Uphondolwendlovu Crescent to Sandton

Uphondolwendlovu Crescent to Sandton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 513.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 19 min.

N Uphondolwendlovu Crescent → Sandton
Road distance
513.7 km
319.2 mi • 277.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
412.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 19 min
Return: 12 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R860.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R864.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R958.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R965.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,134.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,140.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,264.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,274.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,493.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,500.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,663.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,676.73
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 19 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 34 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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513.7 km 6 hrs 19 min
Start Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
Finish Sandton
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
    0.8 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto King Zwelithini Street
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Princess Magogo Street
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Princess Magogo Street
    0.0 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  7. Go straight
    18.2 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    96.8 km
  9. Turn left
    6.0 km
  10. Turn left
    23.1 km
  11. Turn right
    75.6 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    38.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street
    79.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  18. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    1.3 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.6 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    1.0 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  25. Continue
    71.4 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    24.3 km
  28. Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  29. Merge slight right
    61.4 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.6 km
  31. Turn left onto London Road
    2.4 km
  32. Continue straight onto Wynberg Road
    1.1 km
  33. Continue straight onto Arkwright Avenue
    1.1 km
  34. Continue straight onto Andries Street South
    0.7 km
  35. Continue straight onto Grayston Drive
    2.3 km
  36. Turn left onto Rivonia Road
    0.3 km
  37. Turn right onto Fredman Drive
    0.7 km
  38. Turn left onto West Street
    0.3 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 9 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
257.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 9 min • 3 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent → Sandton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Sandton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent → Sandton
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent Origin postcode
Not available
Sandton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
220.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
237.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
141.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sandton → Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent ↔ Sandton
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Uphondolwendlovu Crescent -28.28832, 31.42446
Midpoint
257.0 km
Total: 513.7 km
Midpoint 257.0 km
513.7 km 6 hrs 19 min
Destination Sandton -26.10455, 28.05451

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 513.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,027.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 257.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28832, 31.42446
Midpoint -27.39912, 29.87631
End -26.10455, 28.05451
Destination services

Available in Sandton

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    34 Whiteley Road Melrose Arch, Sandton, 2196
  • Woolworths
    Cradock Avenue, Johannesburg, 2196
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 2 nearby matches around Sandton
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Sandton
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Sandton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Sandton stands out
Sandton is a district-level destination inside greater Johannesburg, so should be written as precision business-arrival tools, not generic city text.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Sandton route accuracy depends heavily on the final block, tower, hotel or mall access point.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use this page when the real destination is Sandton itself rather than Johannesburg broadly.
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Questions 9
How far is Uphondolwendlovu Crescent from Sandton? +
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent is about 513.7 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Uphondolwendlovu Crescent to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Uphondolwendlovu Crescent to Sandton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Uphondolwendlovu Crescent to Sandton? +
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 Uphondolwendlovu Crescent to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R860.01 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R864.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R958.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R965.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Uphondolwendlovu Crescent to Sandton? +
Yes. There are 9 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Johannesburg
From Uphondolwendlovu Crescent To Sandton
: Alexandra
From Uphondolwendlovu Crescent To Sandton

Route Locations

Start area
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sandton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 220.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 141.3 km
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About 155.2 km Difference: 358.6 km
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