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Distance from Wilgepark to Sandton

Wilgepark to Sandton is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 284.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 23 min.

N Wilgepark → Sandton
Road distance
284.0 km
M54 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
264.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 23 min
Start point
Smit Street
End point
West Street
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
203 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R475.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R477.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R529.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R533.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R627.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R630.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R698.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R704.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R825.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R829.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R919.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R926.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
336° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
156° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2897, 29.1129
End coords Destination point
-26.1046, 28.0545
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

284.0 km 3 hrs 23 min
Start Wilgepark
Finish Sandton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Smit Street
    0.5 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    2.0 km
  4. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    74.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto London Road
    2.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Wynberg Road
    1.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Arkwright Avenue
    1.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Andries Street South
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Grayston Drive
    2.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Rivonia Road
    0.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Fredman Drive
    0.7 km
  19. Turn left onto West Street
    0.3 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
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
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Sandton → Wilgepark Wilgepark to Johannesburg Wilgepark to Pretoria Wilgepark to Cape Town Wilgepark to Durban Johannesburg to Sandton Pretoria to Sandton Cape Town to Sandton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
142.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 41 min • 1 hr 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sandton
06:34 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,187.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.80
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,249.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wilgepark Start: Smit Street -28.28971, 29.11288
Midpoint
142.3 km
Total: 284.0 km
Midpoint 142.3 km
284.0 km 3 hrs 23 min
Destination Sandton End: West Street -26.10455, 28.05451

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 284.0 km
Return-cycle span 568.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 142.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28971, 29.11288
Midpoint -27.11960, 28.67692
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 Wilgepark from Sandton? +
Wilgepark is about 284.0 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Wilgepark to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wilgepark to Sandton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Wilgepark 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 Wilgepark to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R475.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R477.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R529.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R533.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wilgepark to Sandton? +
Yes. There are 17 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Wilgepark To Sandton
: Alexandra
From Wilgepark To Sandton

Route Locations

Start area
Wilgepark, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sandton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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