The 12 Best Day Trips from Bat Yam
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 Bat Yam, Israel, led by Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa. The closest is Ashdod, about 40 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Bat Yam at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 113 km E | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Jerusalem | 52 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Zarqa | 126 km E | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Irbid | 119 km NE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| East Jerusalem | 53 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Gaza | 64 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| West Jerusalem | 52 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Haifa | 91 km N | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Netanya | 36 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Ashdod | 28 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Arīsh | 134 km SW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Beersheba | 86 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Bat Yam
- 1
Amman, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car113 km east of Bat Yam3 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Fulbright Commission.
Also nearby: Russeifa, Ḩayy Khildā, Khuraybat as Sūq.
- 2
Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km south-east of Bat Yam2 hr round tripKnown for שער האשפות.
- 3
Zarqa, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km east of Bat Yam4 hr round trip - 4
Irbid, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-east of Bat Yam3 hr 40 min round trip - 5
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km south-east of Bat Yam2 hr round trip - 6
Gaza, Palestinian Territory
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-west of Bat Yam2 hr 30 min round trip - 7
West Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km south-east of Bat Yam2 hr round trip - 8
Haifa, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north of Bat Yam2 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Netanya, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km north of Bat Yam1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Ashdod, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km south of Bat Yam1 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Arīsh, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south-west of Bat Yam4 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Beersheba, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south of Bat Yam2 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Bat Yam to Amman
A realistic pace for Amman, 113 km from Bat Yam. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Bat Yam
- 09:15Arrive in Amman (1 hr 45 min drive)
- 09:30Fulbright Commission
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
- 15:15Head back to Bat Yam
- 17:00Home in Bat Yam
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Bat Yam?
- The best day trips from Bat Yam are Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa, Irbid, East Jerusalem. The closest is Ashdod, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Bat Yam?
- Ashdod is the closest, 28 km south of Bat Yam, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Bat Yam?
- 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Bat Yam: Ashdod (40 min), Netanya (40 min), Jerusalem (1 hr), West Jerusalem (1 hr), East Jerusalem (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Bat Yam for a day out?
- Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 113 km east of Bat Yam and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Bat Yam?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Arīsh at 134 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.
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