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Distance from Alexandra to Sandton

Alexandra to Sandton is a short everyday drive, covering about 7.4 km in roughly 10 min.

N Alexandra → Sandton
Road distance
7.4 km
4.6 mi • 4.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.66×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 min
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
42.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R12.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R18.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R18.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R21.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R21.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R23.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R24.07
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
25 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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7.4 km 10 min
Start Alexandra
Finish Sandton
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Sheep Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto 12th Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Alfred Nzo Street
    1.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. Continue left onto Watt Avenue
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Pretoria Main Road
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Arkwright Avenue
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Andries Street South
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Grayston Drive
    2.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Rivonia Road
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Fredman Drive
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left onto West Street
    0.3 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
3.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Alexandra → Sandton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Alexandra
Destination area Arrival
Sandton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Alexandra → Sandton
Alexandra Origin postcode
Not available
Sandton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Centurion
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
5.9 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
12.5 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
20.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sandton → Alexandra
Alexandra ↔ Sandton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Alexandra -26.10444, 28.09889
Midpoint
3.7 km
Total: 7.4 km
Midpoint 3.7 km
7.4 km 10 min
Destination Sandton -26.10455, 28.05451

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 7.4 km
Return-cycle span 14.8 km
Traversal time 10 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 176.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10444, 28.09889
Midpoint -26.11043, 28.07783
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 8
How far is Alexandra from Sandton? +
Alexandra is about 7.4 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Alexandra to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Alexandra to Sandton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Alexandra 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 Alexandra to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R12.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R12.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R13.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R13.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Alexandra to Sandton? +
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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Towns along the route

Sheep Lane
From Alexandra To Sandton

Route Locations

Start area
Alexandra
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.

Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 5.9 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 12.5 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 20.0 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 22.4 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 46.5 km

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