The 13 Best Day Trips from Brakpan

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Brakpan, South Africa, led by Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto. The closest is Germiston, about 30 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Brakpan

  1. 1

    Johannesburg, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km west of Brakpan

    Known for Johannesburg Zoo.

  2. 2

    Pretoria, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north of Brakpan

    Known for Paul Kruger Statue.

  3. 3

    Soweto, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km west of Brakpan

    Known for Ghandi Tolstoy Farm.

  4. 4

    Soshanguve, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north of Brakpan

    Known for Crater Viewpoint.

  5. 5

    Evaton, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-west of Brakpan
  6. 6

    Thembisa, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km north-west of Brakpan
  7. 7

    Vereeniging, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south-west of Brakpan
  8. 8

    Rustenburg, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north-west of Brakpan
  9. 9

    Emalahleni, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-east of Brakpan
  10. 10

    Diepsloot, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-west of Brakpan
  11. 11

    Randburg, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north-west of Brakpan
  12. 12

    Germiston, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km west of Brakpan
  13. 13

    Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km south-west of Brakpan

A sample day: Brakpan to Johannesburg

  1. 08:30Leave Brakpan
  2. 09:10Arrive in Johannesburg (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Johannesburg Zoo
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Johannesburg
  6. 15:10Head back to Brakpan
  7. 15:50Home in Brakpan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Brakpan?
The best day trips from Brakpan are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto, Soshanguve, Evaton. The closest is Germiston, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Brakpan?
Germiston is the closest, 19 km west of Brakpan, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Brakpan?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Brakpan: Germiston (30 min), Thembisa (35 min), Johannesburg (40 min), Randburg (45 min), Diepsloot (55 min), Soweto (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Brakpan for a day out?
Johannesburg is the largest city in day-trip range, 33 km west of Brakpan and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Brakpan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Rustenburg at 129 km, around 2 hr by car.

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