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Distance from Bloemfontein to Sandton

Bloemfontein to Sandton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 410.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 29 min.

N Bloemfontein → Sandton
Road distance
410.2 km
254.9 mi • 221.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
380.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 29 min
Return: 8 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 29 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R686.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R689.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R764.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R771.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R906.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R910.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,009.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,017.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,192.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,197.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,327.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,338.74
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Sandton
16.5°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
17.4°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
63%
Wind 10m wind speed
2 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

410.2 km 4 hrs 29 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Sandton
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    20.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Sandton
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards M40: Sandton
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Grayston Drive
    2.0 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
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
205.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 14 min • 2 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Sandton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Sandton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Sandton
Bloemfontein 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
117.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
133.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
37.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sandton → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Sandton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
205.5 km
Total: 410.2 km
Midpoint 205.5 km
410.2 km 4 hrs 29 min
Destination Sandton -26.10455, 28.05451

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 410.2 km
Return-cycle span 820.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 205.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -27.68883, 27.23967
End -26.10455, 28.05451
Destination services

Available in Sandton

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

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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Sandton? +
Bloemfontein is about 410.2 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Sandton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R686.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R689.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R764.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R771.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Sandton? +
Yes. There are 11 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. 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

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From Bloemfontein To Sandton
: Johannesburg
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: Sandton
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Sandown
From Bloemfontein To Sandton

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
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

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