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Distance from Sandton to Randburg

Sandton to Randburg is a short everyday drive, covering about 7.3 km in roughly 10 min.

N Sandton → Randburg
Road distance
7.3 km
4.6 mi • 4.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 min
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
40.7 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
R12.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R18.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R18.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R21.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R21.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R23.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R23.95
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
25 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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7.3 km 10 min
Start Sandton
Finish Randburg
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on West Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto West Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Alice Lane
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto 5th Street
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Grayston Drive
    0.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandton Drive
    1.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Republic Road
    1.3 km
  9. Turn right onto View Road
    1.0 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hilltop Street
    0.2 km
  11. Continue slight right onto Dover Street
    0.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Pretoria Avenue
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Sentrum Avenue
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left
    0.0 km
  15. Turn left
    0.0 km
  16. 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
Sandton → Randburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Sandton
Destination area Arrival
Randburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Sandton → Randburg
Sandton Origin postcode
Not available
Randburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Centurion
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Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
5.9 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
12.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
20.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Randburg → Sandton
Sandton ↔ Randburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sandton -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint
3.7 km
Total: 7.3 km
Midpoint 3.7 km
7.3 km 10 min
Destination Randburg -26.09136, 28.00211

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 7.3 km
Return-cycle span 14.7 km
Traversal time 10 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 218.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint -26.09307, 28.02918
End -26.09136, 28.00211
Destination services

Available in Randburg

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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 Randburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Randburg
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Randburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Randburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature North-west Johannesburg business district
Standout Commercial district with suburban spread
Randburg is not a classic tourist centre, but it matters on route pages because it is a major commercial and residential district with its own business, shopping and stay patterns inside Greater Johannesburg.
Best for Who this destination suits
Business trip Suburban stay Johannesburg district routing Practical city access
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Ferndale, Blairgowrie, Northcliff-edge, Sandton-side and office-park arrivals can all feel different. The district and exact address matter.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Randburg as a Johannesburg base for business appointments, suburban stays and west-of-Sandton access.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Regional travel information describes Randburg as a fast-growing urban and commercial centre
The district is tied to business, offices and shopping rather than classic city-centre tourism
It works best as a named Johannesburg district, not just a vague metro pin
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Questions 8
How far is Sandton from Randburg? +
Sandton is about 7.3 km from Randburg by road.
How long does it take from Sandton to Randburg? +
The drive usually takes about 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sandton to Randburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sandton to Randburg? +
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 Sandton to Randburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R12.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R12.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R13.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R13.79 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sandton to Randburg? +
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

Alice Lane
From Sandton To Randburg

Route Locations

Start area
Sandton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Randburg
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.

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Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
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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: 46.6 km

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