The 15 Best Day Trips from Ampang
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Ampang, Malaysia, led by Kampung Baru Subang, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam. The closest is Selayang Baru Utara, about 25 min by car, and 13 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Ampang at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampung Baru Subang | 26 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Petaling Jaya | 18 km W | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Shah Alam | 27 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Subang Jaya | 24 km SW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Bukit Rahman Putra | 24 km W | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Malacca | 118 km SE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Selayang Baru Utara | 16 km NW | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Kota Damansara | 21 km W | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Puchong | 24 km SW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Seremban | 50 km S | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Kapar | 43 km W | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Klang | 38 km W | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Kajang | 17 km S | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Teluk Intan | 128 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Sungai Buloh | 24 km W | 35 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Ampang
- 1
Kampung Baru Subang, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km west of Ampang1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Sunway Lagoon.
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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km west of Ampang50 min round trip - 3
Shah Alam, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km west of Ampang1 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south-west of Ampang1 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Bukit Rahman Putra, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km west of Ampang1 hr 10 min round trip - 6
Malacca, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south-east of Ampang3 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Selayang Baru Utara, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km north-west of Ampang50 min round trip - 8
Kota Damansara, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km west of Ampang1 hr round trip - 9
Puchong, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south-west of Ampang1 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Seremban, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km south of Ampang2 hr round trip - 11
Kapar, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km west of Ampang1 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Klang, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km west of Ampang1 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Kajang, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km south of Ampang50 min round trip - 14
Teluk Intan, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km north-west of Ampang4 hr round trip - 15
Sungai Buloh, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km west of Ampang1 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Ampang to Kampung Baru Subang
A realistic pace for Kampung Baru Subang, 26 km from Ampang. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Ampang
- 09:10Arrive in Kampung Baru Subang (40 min drive)
- 09:25Sunway Lagoon
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kampung Baru Subang
- 15:10Head back to Ampang
- 15:50Home in Ampang
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Ampang?
- The best day trips from Ampang are Kampung Baru Subang, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, Bukit Rahman Putra. The closest is Selayang Baru Utara, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Ampang?
- Selayang Baru Utara is the closest, 16 km north-west of Ampang, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Ampang?
- 13 places are within about an hour's drive of Ampang: Selayang Baru Utara (25 min), Kajang (25 min), Petaling Jaya (25 min), Kota Damansara (30 min), Subang Jaya (35 min), Bukit Rahman Putra (35 min).
- What is the biggest city near Ampang for a day out?
- Kampung Baru Subang is the largest city in day-trip range, 26 km west of Ampang and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Ampang?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Teluk Intan at 128 km, around 2 hr by car.
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