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The 14 Best Day Trips from Roodepoort

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Roodepoort, South Africa, led by Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soshanguve. The closest is Johannesburg, about 25 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Roodepoort at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Johannesburg18 km E25 minHalf-day trip
Pretoria56 km NE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Soshanguve80 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Evaton41 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Benoni45 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Thembisa40 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Vereeniging57 km S1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Boksburg39 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Rustenburg84 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Emalahleni140 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Diepsloot29 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Brakpan50 km E1 hrHalf-day trip
Germiston31 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Vanderbijlpark61 km S1 hr 10 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Roodepoort

  1. 1

    Johannesburg, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km east of Roodepoort50 min round trip

    What travelers see in Johannesburg

    • Apartheid Museum - Gain profound insight into South Africa's history of apartheid with detailed exhibitions and thought-provoking narratives.
    • Johannesburg Botanical Gardens - Immerse yourself in lush greenery and diverse plant species at this expansive garden, perfect for a leisurely stroll or picnic.
    • Gold Reef City Theme Park - Enjoy thrilling rides and experiences that celebrate Johannesburg's gold mining history in a fun and family-friendly environment.
    19 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Johannesburg
  2. 2

    Pretoria, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-east of Roodepoort2 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Paul Kruger Statue.

    Also nearby: Centurion.

  3. 3

    Soshanguve, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north of Roodepoort2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Crater Viewpoint.

  4. 4

    Evaton, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south of Roodepoort1 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Benoni, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km east of Roodepoort1 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Thembisa, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north-east of Roodepoort1 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Vereeniging, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south of Roodepoort2 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Boksburg, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km east of Roodepoort1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Rustenburg, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-west of Roodepoort2 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Emalahleni, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Roodepoort4 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Diepsloot, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km north-east of Roodepoort1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Brakpan, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km east of Roodepoort2 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Germiston, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km east of Roodepoort1 hr 10 min round trip
  14. 14

    Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south of Roodepoort2 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Roodepoort to Johannesburg

A realistic pace for Johannesburg, 18 km from Roodepoort. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Roodepoort
  2. 08:55Arrive in Johannesburg (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Apartheid Museum
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
  6. 14:10Gold Reef City Theme Park
  7. 15:40Head back to Roodepoort
  8. 16:05Home in Roodepoort

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Roodepoort?
The best day trips from Roodepoort are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soshanguve, Evaton, Benoni. The closest is Johannesburg, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Roodepoort?
Johannesburg is the closest, 18 km east of Roodepoort, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Roodepoort?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Roodepoort: Johannesburg (25 min), Diepsloot (45 min), Germiston (35 min), Boksburg (45 min), Thembisa (45 min), Evaton (45 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Roodepoort?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Emalahleni at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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