The 13 Best Day Trips from Aba
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 Aba, Nigeria, led by Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Enugu. The closest is Ikot Ekpene, about 45 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 Aba at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt | 54 km SW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Onitsha | 133 km NW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Enugu | 149 km N | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Owerri | 56 km NW | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Calabar | 108 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Uyo | 63 km E | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Umuahia | 49 km N | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Yenagoa | 123 km W | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Ikot Ekpene | 39 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Ugep | 111 km NE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Nnewi | 113 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Awka | 127 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Buguma | 69 km SW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Aba
- 1
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km south-west of Aba2 hr round tripKnown for Port Harcourt Zoo.
Also nearby: Okrika.
- 2
Onitsha, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-west of Aba4 hr 10 min round tripAlso nearby: Atani.
- 3
Enugu, Nigeria
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Aba4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Aguagwa.
- 4
Owerri, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-west of Aba2 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Calabar, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Aba3 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Uyo, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km east of Aba2 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Umuahia, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km north of Aba1 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Yenagoa, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km west of Aba3 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km east of Aba1 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Ugep, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-east of Aba3 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Nnewi, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north-west of Aba3 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Awka, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km north of Aba4 hr round trip - 13
Buguma, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-west of Aba2 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Aba to Port Harcourt
A realistic pace for Port Harcourt, 54 km from Aba. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Aba
- 09:30Arrive in Port Harcourt (1 hr drive)
- 09:45Port Harcourt Zoo
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Port Harcourt
- 15:30Head back to Aba
- 16:30Home in Aba
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Aba?
- The best day trips from Aba are Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Enugu, Owerri, Calabar. The closest is Ikot Ekpene, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Aba?
- Ikot Ekpene is the closest, 39 km east of Aba, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Aba?
- 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Aba: Ikot Ekpene (45 min), Umuahia (55 min), Port Harcourt (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Aba for a day out?
- Port Harcourt is the largest city in day-trip range, 54 km south-west of Aba 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 Aba?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Enugu at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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