The 15 Best Day Trips from Randburg

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There are 15 good day trips from Randburg, South Africa, led by Pretoria, Soweto, Soshanguve. The closest is Diepsloot, about 25 min by car, and 10 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 Randburg

  1. 1

    Pretoria, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km north-east of Randburg

    Known for Paul Kruger Statue.

  2. 2

    Soweto, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-west of Randburg

    Known for Ghandi Tolstoy Farm.

  3. 3

    Soshanguve, South Africa

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

    Known for Crater Viewpoint.

  4. 4

    Evaton, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south of Randburg
  5. 5

    Benoni, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km east of Randburg
  6. 6

    Thembisa, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-east of Randburg
  7. 7

    Vereeniging, South Africa

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

    Boksburg, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-east of Randburg
  9. 9

    Krugersdorp, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km west of Randburg
  10. 10

    Rustenburg, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-west of Randburg
  11. 11

    Emalahleni, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km east of Randburg
  12. 12

    Diepsloot, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north of Randburg
  13. 13

    Brakpan, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km south-east of Randburg
  14. 14

    Germiston, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south-east of Randburg
  15. 15

    Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south of Randburg

A sample day: Randburg to Pretoria

  1. 08:30Leave Randburg
  2. 09:20Arrive in Pretoria (50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Paul Kruger Statue
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Pretoria
  6. 15:20Head back to Randburg
  7. 16:10Home in Randburg

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Randburg?
The best day trips from Randburg are Pretoria, Soweto, Soshanguve, Evaton, Benoni. The closest is Diepsloot, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Randburg?
Diepsloot is the closest, 18 km north of Randburg, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Randburg?
10 places are within about an hour's drive of Randburg: Diepsloot (25 min), Krugersdorp (35 min), Germiston (35 min), Soweto (35 min), Thembisa (40 min), Boksburg (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Randburg for a day out?
Pretoria is the largest city in day-trip range, 43 km north-east of Randburg and about 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Randburg?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Emalahleni at 126 km, around 2 hr by car.

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