The 13 Best Day Trips from Ashdod
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 13 good day trips from Ashdod, Israel, led by Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa. The closest is Rishon LeTsiyyon, about 35 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Ashdod
- 1
Amman, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of AshdodKnown for Fulbright Commission.
- 2
Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km east of AshdodKnown for שער האשפות.
- 3
Zarqa, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of Ashdod - 4
Irbid, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Ashdod - 5
Tel Aviv, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km north of Ashdod - 6
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car55 km east of Ashdod - 7
Gaza, Palestinian Territory
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km south-west of Ashdod - 8
West Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km east of Ashdod - 9
Haifa, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north of Ashdod - 10
Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km north-east of Ashdod - 11
Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km north-east of Ashdod - 12
Netanya, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north of Ashdod - 13
Bnei Brak, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km north-east of Ashdod
A sample day: Ashdod to Amman
- 07:30Leave Ashdod
- 09:25Arrive in Amman (1 hr 55 min drive)
- 09:40Fulbright Commission
- 11:40Lunch
- 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
- 15:25Head back to Ashdod
- 17:20Home in Ashdod
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Ashdod?
- The best day trips from Ashdod are Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa, Irbid, Tel Aviv. The closest is Rishon LeTsiyyon, about 35 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Ashdod?
- Rishon LeTsiyyon is the closest, 24 km north-east of Ashdod, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Ashdod?
- 7 places are within about an hour's drive of Ashdod: Rishon LeTsiyyon (35 min), Tel Aviv (40 min), Bnei Brak (40 min), Gaza (45 min), Petaẖ Tiqva (45 min), Jerusalem (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Ashdod for a day out?
- Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 124 km east of Ashdod and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Ashdod?
- For a weekend away from Ashdod, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Irbid (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Zarqa (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Amman (124 km, 1 hr 55 min), Haifa (118 km, 1 hr 50 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Ashdod?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Irbid at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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