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The 8 Best Day Trips from Jeddah

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

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There are 8 good day trips from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, led by Makkah, Ta’if, Rābigh. The closest is Makkah, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Jeddah at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Makkah	67 km E	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Ta’if	130 km E	2 hr	Full-day trip
Rābigh	146 km N	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Ash Shafā	126 km E	2 hr	Full-day trip
Thuwal	88 km N	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Khulayş	75 km N	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
King Abdullah City	107 km N	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Al Hadā	114 km E	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Jeddah

1
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km east of Jeddah2 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Al-Hukair Time.
Also nearby: Al Jumūm.
2
Ta’if, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car130 km east of Jeddah4 hr round trip
3
Rābigh, Saudi Arabia
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Jeddah4 hr 30 min round trip
4
Ash Shafā, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car126 km east of Jeddah4 hr round trip
5
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north of Jeddah2 hr 50 min round trip
6
Khulayş, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north of Jeddah2 hr 50 min round trip
7
King Abdullah City, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north of Jeddah3 hr 20 min round trip
8
Al Hadā, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km east of Jeddah3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Jeddah to Makkah

A realistic pace for Makkah, 67 km from Jeddah. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Jeddah
09:45Arrive in Makkah (1 hr 15 min drive)
10:00Al-Hukair Time
12:00Lunch
13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Makkah
15:45Head back to Jeddah
17:00Home in Jeddah

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Jeddah?: The best day trips from Jeddah are Makkah, Ta’if, Rābigh, Ash Shafā, Thuwal. The closest is Makkah, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Jeddah?: Makkah is the closest, 67 km east of Jeddah, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
How far is too far for a day trip from Jeddah?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Rābigh at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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