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The 9 Best Day Trips from Medinīpur

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 Medinīpur, India, led by Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Howrah. The closest is Howrah, about 1 hr 40 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Medinīpur at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Kolkata	108 km E	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Jamshedpur	124 km W	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Howrah	104 km E	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Durgapur	122 km N	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Āsansol	145 km N	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Bhātpāra	121 km NE	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Shyamnagar	117 km NE	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip
Barddhamān	108 km NE	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Bārāsat	124 km E	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Medinīpur

1
Kolkata, India
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Medinīpur3 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Howrah Bridge.
Also nearby: Maheshtala, Rajpur Sonarpur, Pānihāti, Kāmārhāti, Bāli, Baranagar.
2
Jamshedpur, India
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km west of Medinīpur3 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Tata Zoological Park.
3
Howrah, India
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km east of Medinīpur3 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Howrah Bridge.
4
Durgapur, India
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north of Medinīpur3 hr 50 min round trip
5
Āsansol, India
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north of Medinīpur4 hr 30 min round trip
6
Bhātpāra, India
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-east of Medinīpur3 hr 50 min round trip
7
Shyamnagar, India
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-east of Medinīpur3 hr 40 min round trip
8
Barddhamān, India
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-east of Medinīpur3 hr 20 min round trip
9
Bārāsat, India
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of Medinīpur3 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Medinīpur to Kolkata

A realistic pace for Kolkata, 108 km from Medinīpur. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Medinīpur
09:10Arrive in Kolkata (1 hr 40 min drive)
09:25Howrah Bridge
11:25Lunch
12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kolkata
15:10Head back to Medinīpur
16:50Home in Medinīpur

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Medinīpur?: The best day trips from Medinīpur are Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Howrah, Durgapur, Āsansol. The closest is Howrah, about 1 hr 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Medinīpur?: Howrah is the closest, 104 km east of Medinīpur, roughly 1 hr 40 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Medinīpur for a day out?: Kolkata is the largest city in day-trip range, 108 km east of Medinīpur and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Medinīpur?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Āsansol 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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