Day trip from Virginia to Pretoria
Pretoria lies 293 km (182 mi) north-east of Virginia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 293 km (182 mi) apart, Pretoria is a realistic day trip from Virginia: about 4 h 46 min each way by road.
| Virginia | Pretoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 122,502 | 2.1 million |
| Elevation | 1,326 m (4,350 ft) | 1,332 m (4,370 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 9430–9484 | 0002–0204 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Pretoria
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Staying in Pretoria
Our booking partner lists 991 places to stay in Pretoria. Of the 564 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (290), and 26 are five-star. Across 427 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 162,954 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Pretoria from Virginia?
293 km (182 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Virginia; by road roughly 358 km (222 mi).
How long does it take to get from Virginia to Pretoria by road?
About 4 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Virginia and Pretoria?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where can I stay in Pretoria?
Our booking partner lists 991 places to stay in Pretoria, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.