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Cities Near Roodepoort

Cities near Roodepoort, South Africa: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Soweto, Krugersdorp, Randburg. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Roodepoort, South Africa is Soweto, about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Soweto7 mi / 12 km25 minDrive/railDay trip
Krugersdorp8 mi / 13 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Randburg9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Randfontein11 mi / 17 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Johannesburg11 mi / 18 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Westonaria18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Diepsloot18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Midrand20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Boksburg24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Centurion29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Roodepoort

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Soweto, Krugersdorp, Randburg, Randfontein, Johannesburg. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Roodepoort include Soweto, Krugersdorp, Randburg, Randfontein, Johannesburg. The closest is Soweto, about 7 miles (12 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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