The 9 Best Day Trips from Haeju

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 9 good day trips from Haeju, North Korea, led by Seoul, Pyongyang, Incheon. The closest is Kaesŏng, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 9 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Haeju

  1. 1

    Seoul, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-east of Haeju

    Known for 남산골한옥마을.

  2. 2

    Pyongyang, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Haeju

    Known for 개선문.

  3. 3

    Incheon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-east of Haeju

    Known for 나의 아쩌시 촬영지.

  4. 4

    Suwon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-east of Haeju
  5. 5

    Goyang-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-east of Haeju

    Known for 롯데월드 키즈파크(LOTTE WORLD KIDS PARK).

  6. 6

    Seongnam-si, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-east of Haeju
  7. 7

    Uijeongbu-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km east of Haeju
  8. 8

    Namp’o, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north of Haeju
  9. 9

    Kaesŏng, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km east of Haeju

A sample day: Haeju to Seoul

  1. 07:30Leave Haeju
  2. 09:25Arrive in Seoul (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40남산골한옥마을
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Seoul
  6. 15:25Head back to Haeju
  7. 17:20Home in Haeju

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Haeju?
The best day trips from Haeju are Seoul, Pyongyang, Incheon, Suwon, Goyang-si. The closest is Kaesŏng, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Haeju?
Kaesŏng is the closest, 74 km east of Haeju, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Haeju for a day out?
Seoul is the largest city in day-trip range, 123 km south-east of Haeju and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Haeju?
For a weekend away from Haeju, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Seongnam-si (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Suwon (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Seoul (123 km, 1 hr 55 min), Uijeongbu-si (122 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Haeju?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Seongnam-si at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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