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The 9 Best Day Trips from Koforidua

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 Koforidua, Ghana, led by Accra, Atsiaman, Ashaiman. The closest is Atsiaman, about 50 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Koforidua at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Accra	60 km S	1 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Atsiaman	45 km S	50 min	Half-day trip
Ashaiman	50 km SE	1 hr	Half-day trip
Tema	54 km SE	1 hr	Half-day trip
Ho	98 km NE	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Tema New Town	58 km SE	1 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Hohoe	143 km NE	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Kpalimé	133 km NE	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Winneba	92 km SW	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Koforidua

1
Accra, Ghana
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south of Koforidua2 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Accra Brewery Limited.
Also nearby: Teshi Old Town, Amanfrom, Medina Estates, Kasoa, Gbawe, Mandela.
2
Atsiaman, Ghana
Half-day trip
About 50 min by car45 km south of Koforidua1 hr 40 min round trip
3
Ashaiman, Ghana
Half-day trip
About 1 hr by car50 km south-east of Koforidua2 hr round trip
4
Tema, Ghana
Half-day trip
About 1 hr by car54 km south-east of Koforidua2 hr round trip
5
Ho, Ghana
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-east of Koforidua3 hr round trip
6
Tema New Town, Ghana
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south-east of Koforidua2 hr 10 min round trip
7
Hohoe, Ghana
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Koforidua4 hr 30 min round trip
8
Kpalimé, Togo
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Koforidua4 hr 10 min round trip
9
Winneba, Ghana
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-west of Koforidua2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Koforidua to Accra

A realistic pace for Accra, 60 km from Koforidua. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Koforidua
09:40Arrive in Accra (1 hr 10 min drive)
09:55Accra Brewery Limited
11:55Lunch
13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Accra
15:40Head back to Koforidua
16:50Home in Koforidua

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Koforidua?: The best day trips from Koforidua are Accra, Atsiaman, Ashaiman, Tema, Ho. The closest is Atsiaman, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Koforidua?: Atsiaman is the closest, 45 km south of Koforidua, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Koforidua?: 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Koforidua: Atsiaman (50 min), Ashaiman (1 hr), Tema (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Koforidua for a day out?: Accra is the largest city in day-trip range, 60 km south of Koforidua and about 1 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Koforidua?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hohoe at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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