The 12 Best Day Trips from Meerut
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 12 good day trips from Meerut, India, led by Delhi, Faridabad, Najafgarh. The closest is Modīnagar, about 30 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 Meerut at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 59 km SW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Faridabad | 74 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Najafgarh | 82 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Ghāziābād | 44 km SW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Gurugram | 88 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Narela | 61 km W | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Alīgarh | 127 km S | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Morādābād | 105 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Sahāranpur | 111 km N | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Modīnagar | 21 km SW | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Rohtak | 109 km W | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Muzaffarnagar | 55 km N | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Meerut
- 1
Delhi, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south-west of Meerut2 hr 20 min round tripKnown for भारतीय राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान अकादमी.
Also nearby: Rohini, Loni, Karol Bāgh.
- 2
Faridabad, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-west of Meerut2 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Najafgarh, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-west of Meerut2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Dilli Haat.
- 4
Ghāziābād, India
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km south-west of Meerut1 hr 40 min round tripKnown for आदित्य मॉल.
- 5
Gurugram, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-west of Meerut2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for Casa Picasso Statue.
- 6
Narela, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Meerut2 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Alīgarh, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km south of Meerut4 hr round trip - 8
Morādābād, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km east of Meerut3 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Sahāranpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Meerut3 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Modīnagar, India
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km south-west of Meerut1 hr round trip - 11
Rohtak, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km west of Meerut3 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Muzaffarnagar, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north of Meerut2 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Meerut to Delhi
A realistic pace for Delhi, 59 km from Meerut. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Meerut
- 09:40Arrive in Delhi (1 hr 10 min drive)
- 09:55भारतीय राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान अकादमी
- 11:55Lunch
- 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Delhi
- 15:40Head back to Meerut
- 16:50Home in Meerut
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Meerut?
- The best day trips from Meerut are Delhi, Faridabad, Najafgarh, Ghāziābād, Gurugram. The closest is Modīnagar, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Meerut?
- Modīnagar is the closest, 21 km south-west of Meerut, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Meerut?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Meerut: Modīnagar (30 min), Ghāziābād (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Meerut for a day out?
- Delhi is the largest city in day-trip range, 59 km south-west of Meerut 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 Meerut?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Alīgarh at 127 km, around 2 hr by car.
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