The 8 Best Day Trips from Jeddah
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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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.
Built from 8 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Jeddah
- 1
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km east of JeddahKnown for Al-Hukair Time.
- 2
Ta’if, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km east of Jeddah - 3
Rābigh, Saudi Arabia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Jeddah - 4
Ash Shafā, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km east of Jeddah - 5
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north of Jeddah - 6
Khulayş, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north of Jeddah - 7
King Abdullah City, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north of Jeddah - 8
Al Hadā, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car114 km east of Jeddah
A sample day: Jeddah to Makkah
- 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.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Jeddah?
- For a weekend away from Jeddah, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Rābigh (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Ta’if (130 km, 2 hr), Ash Shafā (126 km, 2 hr), Al Hadā (114 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- 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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