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The 9 Best Day Trips from Somaroboro

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

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There are 9 good day trips from Somaroboro, South Africa, led by Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto. The closest is Emalahleni, about 1 hr 20 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Somaroboro at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Johannesburg	124 km SW	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Pretoria	79 km SW	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Soweto	142 km SW	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Soshanguve	75 km W	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Benoni	107 km SW	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Thembisa	95 km SW	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Emalahleni	71 km SE	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Diepsloot	105 km SW	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Brakpan	109 km SW	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Somaroboro

1
Johannesburg, South Africa
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-west of Somaroboro3 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Johannesburg Zoo.
Also nearby: Boksburg, Krugersdorp, Randburg, Roodepoort, Germiston.
2
Pretoria, South Africa
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south-west of Somaroboro3 hr round trip
Known for Paul Kruger Statue.
Also nearby: Centurion.
3
Soweto, South Africa
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Somaroboro4 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Ghandi Tolstoy Farm.
4
Soshanguve, South Africa
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km west of Somaroboro2 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Crater Viewpoint.
5
Benoni, South Africa
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Somaroboro3 hr 20 min round trip
6
Thembisa, South Africa
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south-west of Somaroboro3 hr round trip
7
Emalahleni, South Africa
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-east of Somaroboro2 hr 40 min round trip
8
Diepsloot, South Africa
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-west of Somaroboro3 hr 20 min round trip
9
Brakpan, South Africa
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Somaroboro3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Somaroboro to Johannesburg

A realistic pace for Johannesburg, 124 km from Somaroboro. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Somaroboro
09:25Arrive in Johannesburg (1 hr 55 min drive)
09:40Johannesburg Zoo
11:40Lunch
12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Johannesburg
15:25Head back to Somaroboro
17:20Home in Somaroboro

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Somaroboro?: The best day trips from Somaroboro are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto, Soshanguve, Benoni. The closest is Emalahleni, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Somaroboro?: Emalahleni is the closest, 71 km south-east of Somaroboro, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Somaroboro for a day out?: Johannesburg is the largest city in day-trip range, 124 km south-west of Somaroboro and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Somaroboro?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Soweto at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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