The 13 Best Day Trips from Bhimavaram
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Bhimavaram, India, led by Vijayawada, Guntur, Kākināda. The closest is Palakollu, about 35 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Bhimavaram at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada | 94 km W | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Guntur | 117 km W | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Kākināda | 89 km NE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Rajamahendravaram | 58 km NE | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Eluru | 49 km NW | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Machilīpatnam | 57 km SW | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Gudivāda | 57 km W | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Tadepalligudem | 30 km N | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Chīrāla | 148 km SW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Palakollu | 22 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Palwancha | 147 km NW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Kottagūdem | 148 km NW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Tanuku | 29 km NE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Bhimavaram
- 1
Vijayawada, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km west of Bhimavaram3 hr round tripKnown for Statue of Social Justice.
Also nearby: Thenali, Mangalagiri.
- 2
Guntur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km west of Bhimavaram3 hr 40 min round trip - 3
Kākināda, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-east of Bhimavaram2 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Rajamahendravaram, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north-east of Bhimavaram2 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Eluru, India
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km north-west of Bhimavaram1 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Machilīpatnam, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south-west of Bhimavaram2 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Gudivāda, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km west of Bhimavaram2 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Tadepalligudem, India
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car30 km north of Bhimavaram1 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Chīrāla, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-west of Bhimavaram4 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Palakollu, India
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km east of Bhimavaram1 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Palwancha, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north-west of Bhimavaram4 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Kottagūdem, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north-west of Bhimavaram4 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Tanuku, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km north-east of Bhimavaram1 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Bhimavaram to Vijayawada
A realistic pace for Vijayawada, 94 km from Bhimavaram. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Bhimavaram
- 10:00Arrive in Vijayawada (1 hr 30 min drive)
- 10:15Statue of Social Justice
- 12:15Lunch
- 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Vijayawada
- 16:00Head back to Bhimavaram
- 17:30Home in Bhimavaram
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Bhimavaram?
- The best day trips from Bhimavaram are Vijayawada, Guntur, Kākināda, Rajamahendravaram, Eluru. The closest is Palakollu, about 35 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Bhimavaram?
- Palakollu is the closest, 22 km east of Bhimavaram, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Bhimavaram?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Bhimavaram: Palakollu (35 min), Tanuku (45 min), Tadepalligudem (35 min), Eluru (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Bhimavaram for a day out?
- Vijayawada is the largest city in day-trip range, 94 km west of Bhimavaram and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Bhimavaram?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kottagūdem at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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