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The 9 Best Day Trips from Ipswich

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

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There are 9 good day trips from Ipswich, United Kingdom, led by London, Southend-on-Sea, Milton Keynes. The closest is Southend-on-Sea, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ipswich at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
London	107 km SW	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Southend-on-Sea	65 km SW	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Milton Keynes	131 km W	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Northampton	141 km W	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Luton	110 km W	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Barking	94 km SW	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Ilford	93 km SW	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Slough	135 km SW	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Peterborough	111 km NW	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Ipswich

1
London, United Kingdom
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Ipswich3 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Cyberdog.
Also nearby: Brent, Islington, City of Westminster, Bexley, Archway, Croydon.
2
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south-west of Ipswich2 hr 30 min round trip
3
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km west of Ipswich4 hr 10 min round trip
4
Northampton, United Kingdom
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Ipswich4 hr 20 min round trip
5
Luton, United Kingdom
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Ipswich3 hr 30 min round trip
6
Barking, United Kingdom
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-west of Ipswich3 hr round trip
7
Ilford, United Kingdom
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south-west of Ipswich2 hr 50 min round trip
8
Slough, United Kingdom
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south-west of Ipswich4 hr 10 min round trip
9
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-west of Ipswich3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ipswich to London

A realistic pace for London, 107 km from Ipswich. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Ipswich
09:10Arrive in London (1 hr 40 min drive)
09:25Cyberdog
11:25Lunch
12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of London
15:10Head back to Ipswich
16:50Home in Ipswich

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ipswich?: The best day trips from Ipswich are London, Southend-on-Sea, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Luton. The closest is Southend-on-Sea, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ipswich?: Southend-on-Sea is the closest, 65 km south-west of Ipswich, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Ipswich for a day out?: London is the largest city in day-trip range, 107 km south-west of Ipswich and about 1 hr 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 Ipswich?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Northampton at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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