PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
C
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Centurion
AfricaSouth AfricaGauteng

Centurion

Gauteng, South Africa · Africa

About Centurion

Centurion is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Midstream, 9km from Zwartkops Raceway.

Centurion is a city located in Gauteng, South Africa. With a population of 236,580, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Centurion sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Centurion to your route.

About Centurion

Centurion (previously known as Verwoerdburg and before that Lyttelton) is an area with 236,580 inhabitants (2011 census) in the Gauteng Province of South Africa, between Pretoria and Midrand. Formerly an independent municipality, with its own town council, it has been part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan

Read more Municipality since 2000. Its heart is at the intersection of the N1 and N14 freeways. The R21 freeway also passes through the eastern part of Centurion. The Waterkloof Air Force Base, as well as the Swartkop Air Force Base (which includes the South African Air Force Museum), are in Centurion.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Centurion

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Centurion.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Centurion.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Centurion?

Centurion offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Centurion?

Plan your road trip to Centurion with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Centurion as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Centurion located?

Centurion is located in Gauteng, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -25.8589 latitude, 28.1858 longitude.

What is the population of Centurion?

Centurion has a population of approximately 236,580 people, making it a city in South Africa.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Centurion as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Centurion. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
236,580
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Gauteng
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-25.8589, 28.1858

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.

Full driving guide for South Africa

Tags

AfricaSouth AfricaGautengCity

Worth the detour from Centurion

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Zwartkops Raceway

A tight, undulating 2.4km circuit near Pretoria that is the heart of South African historic racing, with the Passion for Speed meeting each January drawing significant international machinery.

9 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit

South Africa's premier racing facility and former Formula 1 venue now hosting international GT and endurance racing.

18 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Apartheid Museum

A powerful and moving museum that documents the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Centurion.

Midstream

🇿🇦 South Africa

7 km awayPop. 25,000

Pretoria

🇿🇦 South Africa

13 km awayPop. 2,112,693

Midrand

🇿🇦 South Africa

15 km awayPop. 87,387

Ivory Park

🇿🇦 South Africa

15 km awayPop. 184,383

Thembisa

🇿🇦 South Africa

16 km awayPop. 511,655

Diepsloot

🇿🇦 South Africa

19 km awayPop. 350,000

Modderfontein

🇿🇦 South Africa

26 km awayPop. 3,000

Alexandra

🇿🇦 South Africa

29 km awayPop. 179,624

Plan a Road Trip from Centurion

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence