The 15 Best Day Trips from Amman

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Amman, Jordan, led by Jerusalem, Zarqa, Irbid. The closest is Zarqa, about 30 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Amman

  1. 1

    Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km west of Amman

    Known for שער האשפות.

  2. 2

    Zarqa, Jordan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north-east of Amman
  3. 3

    Irbid, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north of Amman
  4. 4

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of Amman
  5. 5

    East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km west of Amman
  6. 6

    Gaza, Palestinian Territory

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km west of Amman
  7. 7

    West Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km west of Amman
  8. 8

    Haifa, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Amman
  9. 9

    Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km west of Amman
  10. 10

    Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km west of Amman
  11. 11

    Netanya, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-west of Amman
  12. 12

    Ashdod, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km west of Amman
  13. 13

    Bnei Brak, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km west of Amman
  14. 14

    H̱olon, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Amman
  15. 15

    Beersheba, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south-west of Amman

A sample day: Amman to Jerusalem

  1. 08:30Leave Amman
  2. 09:55Arrive in Jerusalem (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10שער האשפות
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Jerusalem
  6. 15:55Head back to Amman
  7. 17:20Home in Amman

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Amman?
The best day trips from Amman are Jerusalem, Zarqa, Irbid, Tel Aviv, East Jerusalem. The closest is Zarqa, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Amman?
Zarqa is the closest, 19 km north-east of Amman, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Amman?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Amman: Zarqa (30 min).
What is the biggest city near Amman for a day out?
Jerusalem is the largest city in day-trip range, 72 km west of Amman and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Amman?
For a weekend away from Amman, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Gaza (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Beersheba (134 km, 2 hr 5 min), Haifa (130 km, 2 hr), Ashdod (124 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Amman?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Gaza 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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