The 12 Best Day Trips from H̱olon
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 12 good day trips from H̱olon, Israel, led by Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa. The closest is Ashdod, about 40 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from H̱olon at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 110 km E | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Jerusalem | 49 km SE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Zarqa | 124 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Irbid | 118 km NE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| East Jerusalem | 50 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Gaza | 64 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| West Jerusalem | 49 km SE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Haifa | 92 km N | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Netanya | 37 km N | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Ashdod | 27 km SW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Arīsh | 135 km SW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Beersheba | 84 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from H̱olon
- 1
Amman, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km east of H̱olon3 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Fulbright Commission.
Also nearby: Russeifa, Ḩayy Khildā, Khuraybat as Sūq.
- 2
Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km south-east of H̱olon1 hr 50 min round tripKnown for שער האשפות.
- 3
Zarqa, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of H̱olon3 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Irbid, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north-east of H̱olon3 hr 40 min round trip - 5
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km south-east of H̱olon2 hr round trip - 6
Gaza, Palestinian Territory
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-west of H̱olon2 hr 30 min round trip - 7
West Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km south-east of H̱olon1 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Haifa, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north of H̱olon2 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Netanya, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km north of H̱olon1 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Ashdod, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km south-west of H̱olon1 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Arīsh, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south-west of H̱olon4 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Beersheba, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south of H̱olon2 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: H̱olon to Amman
A realistic pace for Amman, 110 km from H̱olon. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave H̱olon
- 09:15Arrive in Amman (1 hr 45 min drive)
- 09:30Fulbright Commission
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
- 15:15Head back to H̱olon
- 17:00Home in H̱olon
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from H̱olon?
- The best day trips from H̱olon are Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa, Irbid, East Jerusalem. The closest is Ashdod, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from H̱olon?
- Ashdod is the closest, 27 km south-west of H̱olon, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of H̱olon?
- 5 places are within about an hour's drive of H̱olon: Ashdod (40 min), Netanya (45 min), Jerusalem (55 min), West Jerusalem (55 min), East Jerusalem (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near H̱olon for a day out?
- Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 110 km east of H̱olon and about 1 hr 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 H̱olon?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Arīsh at 135 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.
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