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The 12 Best Day Trips from Ash Sharqāt

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Ash Sharqāt, Iraq, led by Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Mosul, Erbil. The closest is Bayjī, about 1 hr 20 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ash Sharqāt at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah91 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Mosul91 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Erbil103 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Kirkuk106 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Bayjī70 km S1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Sīnah145 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Ţūz Khūrmātū146 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
'Ākra147 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Koysinceq141 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Jamjamāl145 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Tikrīt108 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Pīrmām130 km NE2 hrFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Ash Sharqāt

  1. 1

    Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north of Ash Sharqāt2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for الدواسة.

    Also nearby: Al-Hamdaniya.

  2. 2

    Mosul, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north of Ash Sharqāt2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for الدواسة.

  3. 3

    Erbil, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Ash Sharqāt3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for الشركة متين سولة.

    Also nearby: Khasnahzān, Baḥarkah.

  4. 4

    Kirkuk, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km east of Ash Sharqāt3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for اندورا ستي.

  5. 5

    Bayjī, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south of Ash Sharqāt2 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Sīnah, Iraq

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north of Ash Sharqāt4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-east of Ash Sharqāt4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    'Ākra, Iraq

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north-east of Ash Sharqāt4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Koysinceq, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Ash Sharqāt4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Jamjamāl, Iraq

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km east of Ash Sharqāt4 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tikrīt, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south of Ash Sharqāt3 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Pīrmām, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-east of Ash Sharqāt4 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Ash Sharqāt to Al Mawşil al Jadīdah

A realistic pace for Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, 91 km from Ash Sharqāt. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Ash Sharqāt
  2. 09:55Arrive in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10الدواسة
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
  6. 15:55Head back to Ash Sharqāt
  7. 17:20Home in Ash Sharqāt

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ash Sharqāt?
The best day trips from Ash Sharqāt are Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Mosul, Erbil, Kirkuk, Bayjī. The closest is Bayjī, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ash Sharqāt?
Bayjī is the closest, 70 km south of Ash Sharqāt, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Ash Sharqāt for a day out?
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah is the largest city in day-trip range, 91 km north of Ash Sharqāt and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ash Sharqāt?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is 'Ākra at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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