The 14 Best Day Trips from Harrow
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 Harrow, United Kingdom, led by London, Birmingham, Leicester. The closest is London, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Harrow at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 16 km SE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Birmingham | 147 km NW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Leicester | 130 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Coventry | 123 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Islington | 17 km E | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Reading | 46 km W | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Southend-on-Sea | 72 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Brighton | 84 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Southampton | 106 km SW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Milton Keynes | 59 km NW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Northampton | 84 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Bexley | 37 km SE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Luton | 34 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Barking | 29 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Harrow
- 1
London, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km south-east of Harrow50 min round tripKnown for Cyberdog.
Also nearby: City of Westminster.
- 2
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north-west of Harrow4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Cadbury World.
- 3
Leicester, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Harrow4 hr round trip - 4
Coventry, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-west of Harrow3 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Islington, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km east of Harrow50 min round trip - 6
Reading, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car46 km west of Harrow1 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km east of Harrow2 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Brighton, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south of Harrow2 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Southampton, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-west of Harrow3 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-west of Harrow2 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Northampton, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-west of Harrow2 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Bexley, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km south-east of Harrow1 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Luton, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km north of Harrow1 hr 20 min round trip - 14
Barking, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km east of Harrow1 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Harrow to London
A realistic pace for London, 16 km from Harrow. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Harrow
- 08:55Arrive in London (25 min drive)
- 09:10Cyberdog
- 11:10Lunch
- 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of London
- 14:55Head back to Harrow
- 15:20Home in Harrow
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Harrow?
- The best day trips from Harrow are London, Birmingham, Leicester, Coventry, Islington. The closest is London, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Harrow?
- London is the closest, 16 km south-east of Harrow, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Harrow?
- 6 places are within about an hour's drive of Harrow: London (25 min), Islington (25 min), Barking (45 min), Luton (40 min), Bexley (45 min), Reading (55 min).
- How far is too far for a day trip from Harrow?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Birmingham at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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