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The 11 Best Day Trips from Cape Coast

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

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There are 11 good day trips from Cape Coast, Ghana, led by Accra, Takoradi, Sekondi. The closest is Sekondi, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Cape Coast at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Accra127 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Takoradi61 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Sekondi55 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Ashaiman150 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Obuase131 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Tema150 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Sekondi-Takoradi60 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Amanfrom105 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Twifu Praso66 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Kasoa104 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Mandela112 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Cape Coast

  1. 1

    Accra, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north-east of Cape Coast4 hr round trip

    Known for Accra Brewery Limited.

    Also nearby: Atsiaman, Teshi Old Town, Medina Estates, Gbawe.

  2. 2

    Takoradi, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Cape Coast2 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Sekondi, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km west of Cape Coast2 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Ashaiman, Ghana

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north-east of Cape Coast4 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Obuase, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Cape Coast4 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Tema, Ghana

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north-east of Cape Coast4 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km west of Cape Coast2 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Amanfrom, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-east of Cape Coast3 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Twifu Praso, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north-west of Cape Coast2 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Kasoa, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Cape Coast3 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Mandela, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-east of Cape Coast3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Cape Coast to Accra

A realistic pace for Accra, 127 km from Cape Coast. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Cape Coast
  2. 09:30Arrive in Accra (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Accra Brewery Limited
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Accra
  6. 15:30Head back to Cape Coast
  7. 17:30Home in Cape Coast

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cape Coast?
The best day trips from Cape Coast are Accra, Takoradi, Sekondi, Ashaiman, Obuase. The closest is Sekondi, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cape Coast?
Sekondi is the closest, 55 km west of Cape Coast, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Cape Coast for a day out?
Accra is the largest city in day-trip range, 127 km north-east of Cape Coast and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Cape Coast?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tema at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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