The 5 Best Day Trips from Fuenlabrada
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 5 good day trips from Fuenlabrada, Spain, led by Madrid, Fuencarral, Fuencarral-El Pardo. The closest is Madrid, 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.
Day trips from Fuenlabrada at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 17 km NE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Fuencarral | 26 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Fuencarral-El Pardo | 24 km N | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Alcalá de Henares | 43 km NE | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Torrejón de Ardoz | 33 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
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The best day trips from Fuenlabrada
- 1
Madrid, Spain
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km north-east of Fuenlabrada50 min round tripKnown for Emilia Pardo Bazán.
Also nearby: Puente de Vallecas, Ciudad Lineal, Hortaleza, San Blas-Canillejas, Tetuán de las Victorias, Madrid Centro, Arganzuela, Chamberí, Chamartín, Retiro.
- 2
Fuencarral, Spain
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km north of Fuenlabrada1 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Fuencarral-El Pardo, Spain
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km north of Fuenlabrada1 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km north-east of Fuenlabrada1 hr 40 min round trip - 5
Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km north-east of Fuenlabrada1 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Fuenlabrada to Madrid
A realistic pace for Madrid, 17 km from Fuenlabrada. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Fuenlabrada
- 08:55Arrive in Madrid (25 min drive)
- 09:10Emilia Pardo Bazán
- 11:10Lunch
- 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Madrid
- 14:55Head back to Fuenlabrada
- 15:20Home in Fuenlabrada
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Fuenlabrada?
- The best day trips from Fuenlabrada are Madrid, Fuencarral, Fuencarral-El Pardo, Alcalá de Henares, Torrejón de Ardoz. The closest is Madrid, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Fuenlabrada?
- Madrid is the closest, 17 km north-east of Fuenlabrada, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Fuenlabrada?
- 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Fuenlabrada: Madrid (25 min), Fuencarral-El Pardo (35 min), Fuencarral (40 min), Torrejón de Ardoz (40 min), Alcalá de Henares (50 min).
- How far is too far for a day trip from Fuenlabrada?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Alcalá de Henares at 43 km, around 50 min by car.
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