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The 14 Best Day Trips from Gudivāda

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 Gudivāda, India, led by Vijayawada, Guntur, Kākināda. The closest is Machilīpatnam, 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 Gudivāda at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Vijayawada38 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Guntur59 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Kākināda145 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Rajamahendravaram105 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Eluru33 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Ongole145 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Khammam128 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Machilīpatnam32 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Thenali44 km SW50 minHalf-day trip
Bhimavaram57 km E1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Narasaraopet103 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Tadepalligudem71 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Chilakalūrupet96 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Chīrāla97 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Gudivāda

  1. 1

    Vijayawada, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km west of Gudivāda1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Statue of Social Justice.

    Also nearby: Mangalagiri.

  2. 2

    Guntur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km west of Gudivāda2 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Kākināda, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-east of Gudivāda4 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Rajamahendravaram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-east of Gudivāda3 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Eluru, India

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north of Gudivāda1 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Ongole, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-west of Gudivāda4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Khammam, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-west of Gudivāda4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Machilīpatnam, India

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south-east of Gudivāda1 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Thenali, India

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km south-west of Gudivāda1 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Bhimavaram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km east of Gudivāda2 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Narasaraopet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km west of Gudivāda3 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Tadepalligudem, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north-east of Gudivāda2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Chilakalūrupet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south-west of Gudivāda3 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Chīrāla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of Gudivāda3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Gudivāda to Vijayawada

A realistic pace for Vijayawada, 38 km from Gudivāda. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Gudivāda
  2. 09:15Arrive in Vijayawada (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Statue of Social Justice
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Vijayawada
  6. 15:15Head back to Gudivāda
  7. 16:00Home in Gudivāda

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Gudivāda?
The best day trips from Gudivāda are Vijayawada, Guntur, Kākināda, Rajamahendravaram, Eluru. The closest is Machilīpatnam, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Gudivāda?
Machilīpatnam is the closest, 32 km south-east of Gudivāda, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Gudivāda?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Gudivāda: Machilīpatnam (35 min), Eluru (40 min), Vijayawada (45 min), Thenali (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Gudivāda for a day out?
Vijayawada is the largest city in day-trip range, 38 km west of Gudivāda and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Gudivāda?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ongole at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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