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The 13 Best Day Trips from Vereeniging

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Vereeniging, South Africa, led by Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto. The closest is Evaton, about 25 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Vereeniging at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Johannesburg54 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Pretoria106 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Soweto46 km N55 minHalf-day trip
Soshanguve135 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Evaton17 km NW25 minHalf-day trip
Benoni67 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Thembisa81 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Boksburg61 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Krugersdorp67 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Rustenburg131 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Diepsloot83 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Brakpan66 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Germiston55 km NE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Vereeniging

  1. 1

    Johannesburg, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north of Vereeniging2 hr 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.

    Also nearby: Randburg, Roodepoort.

    19 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Johannesburg
  2. 2

    Pretoria, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north of Vereeniging3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Paul Kruger Statue.

  3. 3

    Soweto, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north of Vereeniging1 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Ghandi Tolstoy Farm.

  4. 4

    Soshanguve, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north of Vereeniging4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Crater Viewpoint.

  5. 5

    Evaton, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north-west of Vereeniging50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Benoni, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-east of Vereeniging2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Thembisa, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north of Vereeniging2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Boksburg, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-east of Vereeniging2 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Krugersdorp, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north of Vereeniging2 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Rustenburg, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-west of Vereeniging4 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Diepsloot, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of Vereeniging2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Brakpan, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north-east of Vereeniging2 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Germiston, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north-east of Vereeniging2 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Vereeniging to Johannesburg

A realistic pace for Johannesburg, 54 km from Vereeniging. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Vereeniging
  2. 09:30Arrive in Johannesburg (1 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Apartheid Museum
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
  6. 14:45Gold Reef City Theme Park
  7. 16:15Head back to Vereeniging
  8. 17:15Home in Vereeniging

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Vereeniging?
The best day trips from Vereeniging are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto, Soshanguve, Evaton. The closest is Evaton, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Vereeniging?
Evaton is the closest, 17 km north-west of Vereeniging, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Vereeniging?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Vereeniging: Evaton (25 min), Soweto (55 min), Johannesburg (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Vereeniging for a day out?
Johannesburg is the largest city in day-trip range, 54 km north of Vereeniging and about 1 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Vereeniging?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Soshanguve at 135 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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