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Distance from Newlands to Sandton

Newlands to Sandton is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 330.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 41 min.

N Newlands → Sandton
Road distance
330.5 km
205.4 mi • 178.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
278.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 41 min
Return: 7 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R553.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R555.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R616.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R621.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R730.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R733.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R813.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R819.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R960.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R965.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,070.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,078.69
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

330.5 km 3 hrs 41 min
Start Newlands
Finish Sandton
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Matlala Road
    20.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    2.9 km
  7. Turn slight left
    1.7 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    267.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    7.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Sandton
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards Wynberg
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Grayston Drive
    2.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Rivonia Road
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Fredman Drive
    0.7 km
  18. Turn left onto West Street
    0.3 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
165.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Newlands → Sandton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Newlands
Destination area Arrival
Sandton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Newlands → Sandton
Newlands 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
37.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
54.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
176.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sandton → Newlands
Newlands ↔ Sandton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint
165.6 km
Total: 330.5 km
Midpoint 165.6 km
330.5 km 3 hrs 41 min
Destination Sandton -26.10455, 28.05451

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 330.5 km
Return-cycle span 661.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 165.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint -24.77078, 28.47863
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 Newlands from Sandton? +
Newlands is about 330.5 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Newlands to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Newlands to Sandton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Newlands 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 Newlands to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R553.27 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R555.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R616.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R621.33 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Newlands to Sandton? +
Yes. There are 33 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 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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Start area
Newlands
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sandton
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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: 37.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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