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The 14 Best Day Trips from Gaza

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Gaza, Palestinian Territory, led by Amman, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv. The closest is Ashdod, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Gaza at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Amman149 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Jerusalem77 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Tel Aviv71 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
East Jerusalem79 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
West Jerusalem78 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Rishon LeTsiyyon60 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Petaẖ Tiqva76 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Ḩayy Khildā141 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Netanya100 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Ashdod37 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Bnei Brak73 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Arīsh76 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
H̱olon64 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Beersheba41 km SE45 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Gaza

  1. 1

    Amman, Jordan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km east of Gaza4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Fulbright Commission.

    Also nearby: Khuraybat as Sūq.

  2. 2

    Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-east of Gaza3 hr round trip

    Known for שער האשפות.

  3. 3

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north-east of Gaza2 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north-east of Gaza3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    West Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north-east of Gaza3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north-east of Gaza2 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km north-east of Gaza3 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Ḩayy Khildā, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Gaza4 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Netanya, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north of Gaza3 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ashdod, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north-east of Gaza1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Bnei Brak, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-east of Gaza2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Arīsh, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-west of Gaza3 hr round trip
  13. 13

    H̱olon, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-east of Gaza2 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Beersheba, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south-east of Gaza1 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Gaza to Amman

A realistic pace for Amman, 149 km from Gaza. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Gaza
  2. 09:50Arrive in Amman (2 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Fulbright Commission
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
  6. 15:50Head back to Gaza
  7. 18:10Home in Gaza

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Gaza?
The best day trips from Gaza are Amman, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, East Jerusalem, West Jerusalem. The closest is Ashdod, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Gaza?
Ashdod is the closest, 37 km north-east of Gaza, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Gaza?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Gaza: Ashdod (45 min), Beersheba (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Gaza for a day out?
Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 149 km east of Gaza and about 2 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Gaza?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Amman at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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