The 15 Best Day Trips from Léogâne
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 Léogâne, Haiti, led by Port-au-Prince, Carrefour, Delmas. The closest is Carrefour, about 40 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Léogâne at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port-au-Prince | 31 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Carrefour | 25 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Delmas | 35 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Pétionville | 37 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Saint-Marc | 67 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Croix-des-Bouquets | 44 km E | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Dessalines | 84 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Jacmel | 32 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Cap-Haïtien | 146 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Les Cayes | 123 km W | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Tigwav | 26 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye | 101 km N | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Miragoâne | 49 km W | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Gonaïves | 104 km N | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Thomazeau | 59 km E | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Léogâne
- 1
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car31 km east of Léogâne1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Marché en Fer.
- 2
Carrefour, Haiti
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km east of Léogâne1 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Delmas, Haiti
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km east of Léogâne1 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Pétionville, Haiti
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km east of Léogâne1 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Saint-Marc, Haiti
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north of Léogâne2 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km east of Léogâne1 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Dessalines, Haiti
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north of Léogâne2 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Jacmel, Haiti
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car32 km south of Léogâne1 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Cap-Haïtien, Haiti
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Léogâne4 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Les Cayes, Haiti
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km west of Léogâne3 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Tigwav, Haiti
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km west of Léogâne1 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye, Haiti
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north of Léogâne3 hr 10 min round trip - 13
Miragoâne, Haiti
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km west of Léogâne1 hr 50 min round trip - 14
Gonaïves, Haiti
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north of Léogâne3 hr 20 min round trip - 15
Thomazeau, Haiti
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km east of Léogâne2 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Léogâne to Port-au-Prince
A realistic pace for Port-au-Prince, 31 km from Léogâne. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Léogâne
- 09:05Arrive in Port-au-Prince (35 min drive)
- 09:20Marché en Fer
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Port-au-Prince
- 15:05Head back to Léogâne
- 15:40Home in Léogâne
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Léogâne?
- The best day trips from Léogâne are Port-au-Prince, Carrefour, Delmas, Pétionville, Saint-Marc. The closest is Carrefour, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Léogâne?
- Carrefour is the closest, 25 km east of Léogâne, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Léogâne?
- 8 places are within about an hour's drive of Léogâne: Carrefour (40 min), Tigwav (40 min), Port-au-Prince (35 min), Jacmel (35 min), Delmas (40 min), Pétionville (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Léogâne for a day out?
- Port-au-Prince is the largest city in day-trip range, 31 km east of Léogâne 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 Léogâne?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cap-Haïtien 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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