The 14 Best Day Trips from Jerusalem

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Jerusalem, Israel, led by Amman, Zarqa, Irbid. The closest is Rishon LeTsiyyon, about 55 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Jerusalem

  1. 1

    Amman, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km east of Jerusalem

    Known for Fulbright Commission.

  2. 2

    Zarqa, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-east of Jerusalem
  3. 3

    Irbid, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-east of Jerusalem
  4. 4

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Jerusalem
  5. 5

    Gaza, Palestinian Territory

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south-west of Jerusalem
  6. 6

    Haifa, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north of Jerusalem
  7. 7

    Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north-west of Jerusalem
  8. 8

    Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km north-west of Jerusalem
  9. 9

    Ḩayy Khildā, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-east of Jerusalem
  10. 10

    Netanya, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north-west of Jerusalem
  11. 11

    Ashdod, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km west of Jerusalem
  12. 12

    Bnei Brak, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km north-west of Jerusalem
  13. 13

    H̱olon, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-west of Jerusalem
  14. 14

    Beersheba, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south-west of Jerusalem

A sample day: Jerusalem to Amman

  1. 08:30Leave Jerusalem
  2. 09:55Arrive in Amman (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10Fulbright Commission
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
  6. 15:55Head back to Jerusalem
  7. 17:20Home in Jerusalem

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Jerusalem?
The best day trips from Jerusalem are Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Tel Aviv, Gaza. The closest is Rishon LeTsiyyon, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Jerusalem?
Rishon LeTsiyyon is the closest, 46 km north-west of Jerusalem, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Jerusalem?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Jerusalem: Rishon LeTsiyyon (55 min), Petaẖ Tiqva (55 min), H̱olon (55 min), Bnei Brak (1 hr), Tel Aviv (1 hr), Ashdod (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Jerusalem for a day out?
Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 72 km east of Jerusalem and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Jerusalem?
For a weekend away from Jerusalem, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Haifa (118 km, 1 hr 50 min), Irbid (106 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Jerusalem?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Haifa at 118 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.

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