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The 10 Best Day Trips from Mathura

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

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There are 10 good day trips from Mathura, India, led by Delhi, Agra, Faridabad. The closest is Agra, about 55 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Mathura at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Delhi135 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Agra49 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Faridabad107 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Najafgarh140 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ghāziābād131 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Gurugram124 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Alīgarh58 km NE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Modīnagar148 km N2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Alwar103 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Fīrozābād82 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Mathura

  1. 1

    Delhi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north of Mathura4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for भारतीय राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान अकादमी.

    Also nearby: Loni, Karol Bāgh, New Delhi, Noida.

  2. 2

    Agra, India

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km south-east of Mathura1 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for एतमाद-उद-दौला का मक़बरा.

  3. 3

    Faridabad, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north of Mathura3 hr 20 min round trip

    Also nearby: Greater Noida.

  4. 4

    Najafgarh, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-west of Mathura4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Dilli Haat.

  5. 5

    Ghāziābād, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Mathura4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for आदित्य मॉल.

  6. 6

    Gurugram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north-west of Mathura3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Casa Picasso Statue.

  7. 7

    Alīgarh, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north-east of Mathura2 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Modīnagar, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north of Mathura4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Alwar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km west of Mathura3 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Fīrozābād, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-east of Mathura2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Mathura to Delhi

A realistic pace for Delhi, 135 km from Mathura. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Mathura
  2. 09:35Arrive in Delhi (2 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50भारतीय राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान अकादमी
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Delhi
  6. 15:35Head back to Mathura
  7. 17:40Home in Mathura

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Mathura?
The best day trips from Mathura are Delhi, Agra, Faridabad, Najafgarh, Ghāziābād. The closest is Agra, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Mathura?
Agra is the closest, 49 km south-east of Mathura, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Mathura?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Mathura: Agra (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Mathura for a day out?
Delhi is the largest city in day-trip range, 135 km north of Mathura and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Mathura?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Modīnagar at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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