The 15 Best Day Trips from Ang Mo Kio New Town

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 Ang Mo Kio New Town, Singapore, led by Batam, Pelentong, Iskandar Puteri. The closest is Pelentong, about 25 min by car, and 10 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 Ang Mo Kio New Town

  1. 1

    Batam, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km south-east of Ang Mo Kio New Town

    Known for Taman rusa (Chital Deer) Pacific Palace Hotel.

  2. 2

    Pelentong, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north of Ang Mo Kio New Town
  3. 3

    Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km west of Ang Mo Kio New Town
  4. 4

    Mukim Pulai, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-west of Ang Mo Kio New Town
  5. 5

    Kampung Larkin Lama, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north-west of Ang Mo Kio New Town
  6. 6

    Kampung Kangkar Teberau, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north-west of Ang Mo Kio New Town
  7. 7

    Kluang, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north-west of Ang Mo Kio New Town
  8. 8

    Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-east of Ang Mo Kio New Town
  9. 9

    Skudai, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km north-west of Ang Mo Kio New Town
  10. 10

    Batu Pahat, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-west of Ang Mo Kio New Town
  11. 11

    Perling, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north-west of Ang Mo Kio New Town
  12. 12

    Pagoh, Malaysia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Ang Mo Kio New Town
  13. 13

    Parit Sulung, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km north-west of Ang Mo Kio New Town
  14. 14

    Ulu Tiram, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north of Ang Mo Kio New Town
  15. 15

    Taman Senai, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north-west of Ang Mo Kio New Town

A sample day: Ang Mo Kio New Town to Batam

  1. 08:30Leave Ang Mo Kio New Town
  2. 09:10Arrive in Batam (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Taman rusa (Chital Deer) Pacific Palace Hotel
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Batam
  6. 15:10Head back to Ang Mo Kio New Town
  7. 15:50Home in Ang Mo Kio New Town

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ang Mo Kio New Town?
The best day trips from Ang Mo Kio New Town are Batam, Pelentong, Iskandar Puteri, Mukim Pulai, Kampung Larkin Lama. The closest is Pelentong, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ang Mo Kio New Town?
Pelentong is the closest, 16 km north of Ang Mo Kio New Town, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ang Mo Kio New Town?
10 places are within about an hour's drive of Ang Mo Kio New Town: Pelentong (25 min), Kampung Larkin Lama (25 min), Kampung Kangkar Teberau (30 min), Perling (30 min), Iskandar Puteri (35 min), Ulu Tiram (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Ang Mo Kio New Town for a day out?
Batam is the largest city in day-trip range, 33 km south-east of Ang Mo Kio New Town and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Ang Mo Kio New Town?
For a weekend away from Ang Mo Kio New Town, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Pagoh (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Parit Sulung (125 km, 1 hr 55 min), Batu Pahat (114 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ang Mo Kio New Town?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pagoh at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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