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The 15 Best Day Trips from Hougang New Town

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Hougang New Town, Singapore, led by Batam, Johor Bahru, Pelentong. The closest is Choa Chu Kang New Town, about 25 min by car, and 12 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Hougang New Town at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Batam27 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Johor Bahru19 km NW30 minHalf-day trip
Pelentong20 km N30 minHalf-day trip
Iskandar Puteri30 km W35 minHalf-day trip
Mukim Pulai32 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Kampung Larkin Lama23 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Kampung Kangkar Teberau25 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Kluang98 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Jurong Town19 km W30 minHalf-day trip
Jurong West19 km W30 minHalf-day trip
Tanjung Pinang80 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Bandar Seri Alam17 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Choa Chu Kang New Town16 km W25 minHalf-day trip
Skudai33 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Batu Pahat120 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Hougang New Town

  1. 1

    Batam, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south-east of Hougang New Town1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Taman rusa (Chital Deer) Pacific Palace Hotel.

  2. 2

    Johor Bahru, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north-west of Hougang New Town1 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Pelentong, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north of Hougang New Town1 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km west of Hougang New Town1 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Mukim Pulai, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km north-west of Hougang New Town1 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Kampung Larkin Lama, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north-west of Hougang New Town1 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Kampung Kangkar Teberau, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-west of Hougang New Town1 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Kluang, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-west of Hougang New Town3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Jurong Town, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km west of Hougang New Town1 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Jurong West, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km west of Hougang New Town1 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-east of Hougang New Town2 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Bandar Seri Alam, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north of Hougang New Town50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Choa Chu Kang New Town, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km west of Hougang New Town50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Skudai, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north-west of Hougang New Town1 hr 20 min round trip
  15. 15

    Batu Pahat, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-west of Hougang New Town3 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Hougang New Town to Batam

A realistic pace for Batam, 27 km from Hougang New Town. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Hougang New Town
  2. 09:10Arrive in Batam (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Taman rusa (Chital Deer) Pacific Palace Hotel
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Batam
  6. 15:10Head back to Hougang New Town
  7. 15:50Home in Hougang New Town

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Hougang New Town?
The best day trips from Hougang New Town are Batam, Johor Bahru, Pelentong, Iskandar Puteri, Mukim Pulai. The closest is Choa Chu Kang New Town, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Hougang New Town?
Choa Chu Kang New Town is the closest, 16 km west of Hougang New Town, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Hougang New Town?
12 places are within about an hour's drive of Hougang New Town: Choa Chu Kang New Town (25 min), Bandar Seri Alam (25 min), Johor Bahru (30 min), Jurong Town (30 min), Jurong West (30 min), Pelentong (30 min).
What is the biggest city near Hougang New Town for a day out?
Batam is the largest city in day-trip range, 27 km south-east of Hougang New Town and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Hougang New Town?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Batu Pahat at 120 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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