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Distance from Sandton to Wits

Sandton to Wits is a short everyday drive, covering about 13.5 km in roughly 13 min.

N Sandton → Wits
Road distance
13.5 km
8.4 mi • 7.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 min
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R22.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R22.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R25.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R25.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R29.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R30.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R33.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R33.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R39.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R39.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R43.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R44.22
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Wits
13.2°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.6°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
78%
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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13.5 km 13 min
Start Sandton
Finish Wits
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on West Street
    0.7 km
  2. Turn left onto Katherine Street
    1.4 km
  3. Turn right towards M40
    0.4 km
  4. Go straight onto Grayston Drive
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    9.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.3 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  9. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Sandton → Wits
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Sandton
Destination area Arrival
Wits, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Sandton → Wits
Sandton Origin postcode
Not available
Wits 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 Overlapping province
0.3 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
6.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
13.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Wits → Sandton
Sandton ↔ Wits
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sandton -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint
6.8 km
Total: 13.5 km
Midpoint 6.8 km
13.5 km 13 min
Destination Wits -26.18691, 28.02991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 13.5 km
Return-cycle span 27.1 km
Traversal time 13 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 73.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint -26.14118, 28.06445
End -26.18691, 28.02991
Destination services

Available in Wits

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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 Wits
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Wits
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Wits
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
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Questions 8
How far is Sandton from Wits? +
Sandton is about 13.5 km from Wits by road.
How long does it take from Sandton to Wits? +
The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sandton to Wits in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sandton to Wits? +
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 Wits? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R22.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R22.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R25.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R25.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sandton to Wits? +
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

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From Sandton To Wits

Route Locations

Start area
Sandton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Wits, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 0.3 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 6.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 13.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 16.2 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 40.0 km

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