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The 14 Best Day Trips from Machilīpatnam

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Machilīpatnam, India, led by Vijayawada, Guntur, Kākināda. The closest is Gudivāda, about 35 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Machilīpatnam at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Vijayawada63 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Guntur74 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Kākināda145 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Rajamahendravaram114 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Eluru59 km N1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ongole140 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Thenali54 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Bhimavaram57 km NE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Gudivāda32 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Narasaraopet116 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Tadepalligudem81 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Chilakalūrupet104 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Chīrāla93 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Palakollu73 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Machilīpatnam

  1. 1

    Vijayawada, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-west of Machilīpatnam2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Statue of Social Justice.

    Also nearby: Mangalagiri.

  2. 2

    Guntur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km west of Machilīpatnam2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Kākināda, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-east of Machilīpatnam4 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Rajamahendravaram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-east of Machilīpatnam3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Eluru, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north of Machilīpatnam2 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Ongole, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south-west of Machilīpatnam4 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Thenali, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km west of Machilīpatnam2 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Bhimavaram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north-east of Machilīpatnam2 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Gudivāda, India

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km north-west of Machilīpatnam1 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Narasaraopet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Machilīpatnam3 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tadepalligudem, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north-east of Machilīpatnam2 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Chilakalūrupet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km west of Machilīpatnam3 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Chīrāla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south-west of Machilīpatnam2 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Palakollu, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-east of Machilīpatnam2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Machilīpatnam to Vijayawada

A realistic pace for Vijayawada, 63 km from Machilīpatnam. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Machilīpatnam
  2. 09:45Arrive in Vijayawada (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Statue of Social Justice
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Vijayawada
  6. 15:45Head back to Machilīpatnam
  7. 17:00Home in Machilīpatnam

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Machilīpatnam?
The best day trips from Machilīpatnam are Vijayawada, Guntur, Kākināda, Rajamahendravaram, Eluru. The closest is Gudivāda, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Machilīpatnam?
Gudivāda is the closest, 32 km north-west of Machilīpatnam, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Machilīpatnam?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Machilīpatnam: Gudivāda (35 min), Thenali (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Machilīpatnam for a day out?
Vijayawada is the largest city in day-trip range, 63 km north-west of Machilīpatnam and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Machilīpatnam?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kākināda at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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