The 15 Best Day Trips from Alexandra

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Alexandra, South Africa, led by Pretoria, Soweto, Soshanguve. The closest is Germiston, about 25 min by car, and 11 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Alexandra

  1. 1

    Pretoria, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km north of Alexandra

    Known for Paul Kruger Statue.

  2. 2

    Soweto, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km south-west of Alexandra

    Known for Ghandi Tolstoy Farm.

  3. 3

    Soshanguve, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north of Alexandra

    Known for Crater Viewpoint.

  4. 4

    Evaton, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km south-west of Alexandra
  5. 5

    Benoni, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-east of Alexandra
  6. 6

    Thembisa, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north-east of Alexandra
  7. 7

    Vereeniging, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south of Alexandra
  8. 8

    Boksburg, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south-east of Alexandra
  9. 9

    Krugersdorp, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km west of Alexandra
  10. 10

    Rustenburg, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-west of Alexandra
  11. 11

    Emalahleni, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km east of Alexandra
  12. 12

    Diepsloot, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north-west of Alexandra
  13. 13

    Roodepoort, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km west of Alexandra
  14. 14

    Brakpan, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km south-east of Alexandra
  15. 15

    Germiston, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south-east of Alexandra

A sample day: Alexandra to Pretoria

  1. 08:30Leave Alexandra
  2. 09:15Arrive in Pretoria (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Paul Kruger Statue
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Pretoria
  6. 15:15Head back to Alexandra
  7. 16:00Home in Alexandra

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Alexandra?
The best day trips from Alexandra are Pretoria, Soweto, Soshanguve, Evaton, Benoni. The closest is Germiston, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Alexandra?
Germiston is the closest, 16 km south-east of Alexandra, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Alexandra?
11 places are within about an hour's drive of Alexandra: Germiston (25 min), Thembisa (25 min), Boksburg (30 min), Diepsloot (30 min), Roodepoort (35 min), Benoni (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Alexandra for a day out?
Pretoria is the largest city in day-trip range, 41 km north of Alexandra and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Alexandra?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Emalahleni at 116 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.

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