The 13 Best Day Trips from Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
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 Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Iraq, led by Erbil, Dihok, Ash Sharqāt. The closest is Sīnah, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Al Mawşil al Jadīdah at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil | 83 km E | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Dihok | 60 km N | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Ash Sharqāt | 91 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Sumayl | 63 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Simele | 63 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Cizre | 138 km NW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Sīnah | 53 km N | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Silopi | 116 km NW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| 'Ākra | 82 km NE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Zaxo | 98 km N | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Soran | 133 km E | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Hakkâri | 149 km N | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Şırnak | 144 km NW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
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Erbil, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km east of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for الشركة متين سولة.
Also nearby: Khasnahzān, Baḥarkah.
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Dihok, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah2 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Ash Sharqāt, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah2 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Sumayl, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah2 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Simele, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah2 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Cizre, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car138 km north-west of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah4 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Sīnah, Iraq
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km north of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah2 hr round trip - 8
Silopi, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-west of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah3 hr 40 min round trip - 9
'Ākra, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-east of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah2 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Zaxo, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah3 hr round trip - 11
Soran, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km east of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah4 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Hakkâri, Turkey
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah4 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Şırnak, Turkey
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north-west of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah4 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Al Mawşil al Jadīdah to Erbil
A realistic pace for Erbil, 83 km from Al Mawşil al Jadīdah. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
- 09:50Arrive in Erbil (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05الشركة متين سولة
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Erbil
- 15:50Head back to Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
- 17:10Home in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Al Mawşil al Jadīdah?
- The best day trips from Al Mawşil al Jadīdah are Erbil, Dihok, Ash Sharqāt, Sumayl, Simele. The closest is Sīnah, about 1 hr away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Al Mawşil al Jadīdah?
- Sīnah is the closest, 53 km north of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah: Sīnah (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Al Mawşil al Jadīdah for a day out?
- Erbil is the largest city in day-trip range, 83 km east of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Al Mawşil al Jadīdah?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hakkâri 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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