Day trip from Pretoria to Boksburg
Boksburg lies 52 km (33 mi) south of Pretoria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 52 km (33 mi) apart, Boksburg is a realistic day trip from Pretoria: about 51 min each way by road.
| Pretoria | Boksburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 2.1 million | 445,168 |
| Elevation | 1,332 m (4,370 ft) | 1,624 m (5,328 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 0002–0204 | 1446–1485 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Boksburg
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Staying in Boksburg
Our booking partner lists 121 places to stay in Boksburg. Of the 67 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (30), and 1 are five-star. Across 49 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 14,701 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Boksburg from Pretoria?
52 km (33 mi) in a straight line, south of Pretoria; by road roughly 64 km (40 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pretoria to Boksburg by road?
About 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pretoria and Boksburg?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where can I stay in Boksburg?
Our booking partner lists 121 places to stay in Boksburg, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.