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Distance from Pretoria to Sandton

Pretoria to Sandton is a practical regional trip, covering about 47.7 km in roughly 38 min.

N Pretoria → Sandton
Road distance
47.7 km
29.7 mi • 25.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
42.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Return: 1 hr 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R79.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R80.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R89.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R89.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R105.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R105.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R117.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R118.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R138.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R139.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R154.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R155.77
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Sandton
20.5°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
20.1°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
23%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 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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47.7 km 38 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Sandton
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    7.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Sandton
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards Wynberg
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Grayston Drive
    2.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Rivonia Road
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Fredman Drive
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto West Street
    0.3 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
23.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Sandton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Sandton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Sandton
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Sandton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
6.2 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
5.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
17.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sandton → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Sandton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
23.9 km
Total: 47.7 km
Midpoint 23.9 km
47.7 km 38 min
Destination Sandton -26.10455, 28.05451

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 47.7 km
Return-cycle span 95.5 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 31.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 23.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.93779, 28.14075
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 8
How far is Pretoria from Sandton? +
Pretoria is about 47.7 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Sandton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria 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 Pretoria to Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R79.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R80.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R89.00 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R89.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Sandton? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
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 Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 6.2 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 5.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 17.9 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 20.4 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 27.8 km

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