The 13 Best Day Trips from Ashkelon

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 Ashkelon, Israel, led by Amman, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv. The closest is Ashdod, about 25 min by car, and 5 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 Ashkelon

  1. 1

    Amman, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km east of Ashkelon

    Known for Fulbright Commission.

  2. 2

    Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km east of Ashkelon

    Known for שער האשפות.

  3. 3

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km north-east of Ashkelon
  4. 4

    East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km east of Ashkelon
  5. 5

    Gaza, Palestinian Territory

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km south-west of Ashkelon
  6. 6

    West Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km east of Ashkelon
  7. 7

    Haifa, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north of Ashkelon
  8. 8

    Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-east of Ashkelon
  9. 9

    Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north-east of Ashkelon
  10. 10

    Netanya, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north of Ashkelon
  11. 11

    Ashdod, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north-east of Ashkelon
  12. 12

    Bnei Brak, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km north-east of Ashkelon
  13. 13

    Arīsh, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south-west of Ashkelon

A sample day: Ashkelon to Amman

  1. 07:30Leave Ashkelon
  2. 09:35Arrive in Amman (2 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Fulbright Commission
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
  6. 15:35Head back to Ashkelon
  7. 17:40Home in Ashkelon

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ashkelon?
The best day trips from Ashkelon are Amman, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, East Jerusalem, Gaza. The closest is Ashdod, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ashkelon?
Ashdod is the closest, 16 km north-east of Ashkelon, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ashkelon?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Ashkelon: Ashdod (25 min), Gaza (30 min), Rishon LeTsiyyon (45 min), Tel Aviv (1 hr), Bnei Brak (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Ashkelon for a day out?
Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 134 km east of Ashkelon and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Ashkelon?
For a weekend away from Ashkelon, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Amman (134 km, 2 hr 5 min), Haifa (133 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ashkelon?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Amman at 134 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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