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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Port Harcourt54 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Onitsha133 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Enugu149 km N2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Owerri56 km NW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Calabar108 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Uyo63 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Umuahia49 km N55 minHalf-day trip
Yenagoa123 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Ikot Ekpene39 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Ugep111 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Nnewi113 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Awka127 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Buguma69 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Aba

  1. 1

    Port Harcourt, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km south-west of Aba2 hr round trip

    Known for Port Harcourt Zoo.

    Also nearby: Okrika.

  2. 2

    Onitsha, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-west of Aba4 hr 10 min round trip

    Also nearby: Atani.

  3. 3

    Enugu, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Aba4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Aguagwa.

  4. 4

    Owerri, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-west of Aba2 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Calabar, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Aba3 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Uyo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km east of Aba2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Umuahia, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north of Aba1 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Yenagoa, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km west of Aba3 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km east of Aba1 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ugep, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-east of Aba3 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Nnewi, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north-west of Aba3 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Awka, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north of Aba4 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Buguma, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 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.

  1. 08:30Leave Aba
  2. 09:30Arrive in Port Harcourt (1 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Port Harcourt Zoo
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Port Harcourt
  6. 15:30Head back to Aba
  7. 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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