The 13 Best Day Trips from East Jerusalem
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 East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory, led by Amman, Zarqa, Irbid. The closest is Rishon LeTsiyyon, about 55 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 East Jerusalem
- 1
Amman, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km east of East JerusalemKnown for Fulbright Commission.
- 2
Zarqa, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km east of East Jerusalem - 3
Irbid, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of East Jerusalem - 4
Tel Aviv, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km north-west of East Jerusalem - 5
Gaza, Palestinian Territory
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south-west of East Jerusalem - 6
Haifa, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north of East Jerusalem - 7
Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km north-west of East Jerusalem - 8
Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km north-west of East Jerusalem - 9
Netanya, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north-west of East Jerusalem - 10
Ashdod, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car55 km west of East Jerusalem - 11
Bnei Brak, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km north-west of East Jerusalem - 12
H̱olon, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km north-west of East Jerusalem - 13
Beersheba, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-west of East Jerusalem
A sample day: East Jerusalem to Amman
- 08:30Leave East Jerusalem
- 09:50Arrive in Amman (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Fulbright Commission
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
- 15:50Head back to East Jerusalem
- 17:10Home in East Jerusalem
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from East Jerusalem?
- The best day trips from East Jerusalem are Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Tel Aviv, Gaza. The closest is Rishon LeTsiyyon, about 55 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from East Jerusalem?
- Rishon LeTsiyyon is the closest, 47 km north-west of East Jerusalem, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of East Jerusalem?
- 5 places are within about an hour's drive of East Jerusalem: Rishon LeTsiyyon (55 min), Petaẖ Tiqva (55 min), Bnei Brak (1 hr), H̱olon (1 hr), Tel Aviv (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near East Jerusalem for a day out?
- Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 70 km east of East Jerusalem and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from East Jerusalem?
- For a weekend away from East Jerusalem, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Haifa (117 km, 1 hr 50 min), Irbid (104 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from East Jerusalem?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Haifa at 117 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.
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