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The 14 Best Day Trips from Hefei

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 Hefei, China, led by Nanjing, Huainan, Lu’an. The closest is Chaohu, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Hefei at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Nanjing143 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Huainan89 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Lu’an74 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Wuhu123 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Bengbu120 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Chuzhou108 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Ma’anshan118 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Chizhou135 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Tongling112 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Chaohu63 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Lucheng70 km S1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Mingguang120 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen122 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Huoqiu Chengguanzhen108 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Hefei

  1. 1

    Nanjing, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km east of Hefei4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 阵亡将士公墓.

    Also nearby: Xiaolingwei.

  2. 2

    Huainan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north of Hefei2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 东华怡乐生态园.

  3. 3

    Lu’an, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km west of Hefei2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 金领欢乐世界.

  4. 4

    Wuhu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-east of Hefei3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 广济寺塔.

  5. 5

    Bengbu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north of Hefei3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 中国南北分界标志.

  6. 6

    Chuzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-east of Hefei3 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ma’anshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km east of Hefei3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 三匹马.

  8. 8

    Chizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south of Hefei4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Tongling, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Hefei3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Chaohu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-east of Hefei2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Lucheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south of Hefei2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Mingguang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-east of Hefei3 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north of Hefei3 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Huoqiu Chengguanzhen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-west of Hefei3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Hefei to Nanjing

A realistic pace for Nanjing, 143 km from Hefei. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Hefei
  2. 09:45Arrive in Nanjing (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00阵亡将士公墓
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nanjing
  6. 15:45Head back to Hefei
  7. 18:00Home in Hefei

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Hefei?
The best day trips from Hefei are Nanjing, Huainan, Lu’an, Wuhu, Bengbu. The closest is Chaohu, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Hefei?
Chaohu is the closest, 63 km south-east of Hefei, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Hefei for a day out?
Nanjing is the largest city in day-trip range, 143 km east of Hefei and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Hefei?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nanjing at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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