The 15 Best Day Trips from Kembangan
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 Kembangan, Singapore, led by Batam, Johor Bahru, Pelentong. The closest is Yishun New Town, about 25 min by car, and 13 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Kembangan at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batam | 23 km SE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Johor Bahru | 23 km NW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Pelentong | 24 km NW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Iskandar Puteri | 33 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Pasir Gudang | 16 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Mukim Pulai | 36 km NW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Kampung Larkin Lama | 27 km NW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Kampung Kangkar Teberau | 29 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Kluang | 103 km NW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Jurong Town | 21 km W | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Woodlands | 19 km NW | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Jurong West | 21 km W | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Yishun New Town | 15 km NW | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Tanjung Pinang | 76 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Bandar Seri Alam | 21 km N | 30 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Kembangan
- 1
Batam, Indonesia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km south-east of Kembangan1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Taman rusa (Chital Deer) Pacific Palace Hotel.
- 2
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km north-west of Kembangan1 hr 10 min round trip - 3
Pelentong, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km north-west of Kembangan1 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km west of Kembangan1 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Pasir Gudang, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km north of Kembangan50 min round trip - 6
Mukim Pulai, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km north-west of Kembangan1 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Kampung Larkin Lama, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km north-west of Kembangan1 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Kampung Kangkar Teberau, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km north-west of Kembangan1 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Kluang, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-west of Kembangan3 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Jurong Town, Singapore
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km west of Kembangan1 hr round trip - 11
Woodlands, Singapore
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km north-west of Kembangan1 hr round trip - 12
Jurong West, Singapore
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km west of Kembangan1 hr round trip - 13
Yishun New Town, Singapore
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car15 km north-west of Kembangan50 min round trip - 14
Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-east of Kembangan3 hr round trip - 15
Bandar Seri Alam, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km north of Kembangan1 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Kembangan to Batam
A realistic pace for Batam, 23 km from Kembangan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Kembangan
- 09:05Arrive in Batam (35 min drive)
- 09:20Taman rusa (Chital Deer) Pacific Palace Hotel
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Batam
- 15:05Head back to Kembangan
- 15:40Home in Kembangan
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Kembangan?
- The best day trips from Kembangan are Batam, Johor Bahru, Pelentong, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang. The closest is Yishun New Town, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Kembangan?
- Yishun New Town is the closest, 15 km north-west of Kembangan, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Kembangan?
- 13 places are within about an hour's drive of Kembangan: Yishun New Town (25 min), Pasir Gudang (25 min), Woodlands (30 min), Jurong Town (30 min), Jurong West (30 min), Bandar Seri Alam (30 min).
- What is the biggest city near Kembangan for a day out?
- Batam is the largest city in day-trip range, 23 km south-east of Kembangan and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Kembangan?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kluang at 103 km, around 1 hr 35 min by car.
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