The 14 Best Day Trips from Nablus
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 Nablus, Palestinian Territory, led by Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa. The closest is Petaẖ Tiqva, about 45 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Nablus at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 71 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Jerusalem | 50 km S | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Zarqa | 80 km E | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Irbid | 67 km NE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Tel Aviv | 47 km W | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| East Jerusalem | 49 km S | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Gaza | 109 km SW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| West Jerusalem | 49 km S | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Haifa | 70 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Russeifa | 78 km E | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | 52 km SW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Petaẖ Tiqva | 38 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Netanya | 39 km W | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Ashdod | 74 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Nablus
- 1
Amman, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-east of Nablus2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Fulbright Commission.
Also nearby: Ḩayy Khildā.
- 2
Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km south of Nablus2 hr round tripKnown for שער האשפות.
- 3
Zarqa, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km east of Nablus2 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Irbid, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-east of Nablus2 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Tel Aviv, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km west of Nablus1 hr 50 min round trip - 6
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km south of Nablus1 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Gaza, Palestinian Territory
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Nablus3 hr 20 min round trip - 8
West Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km south of Nablus1 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Haifa, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north of Nablus2 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Russeifa, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km east of Nablus3 hr round trip - 11
Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km south-west of Nablus2 hr round trip - 12
Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km south-west of Nablus1 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Netanya, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km west of Nablus1 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Ashdod, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-west of Nablus2 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Nablus to Amman
A realistic pace for Amman, 71 km from Nablus. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Nablus
- 09:50Arrive in Amman (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Fulbright Commission
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
- 15:50Head back to Nablus
- 17:10Home in Nablus
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Nablus?
- The best day trips from Nablus are Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa, Irbid, Tel Aviv. The closest is Petaẖ Tiqva, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Nablus?
- Petaẖ Tiqva is the closest, 38 km south-west of Nablus, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Nablus?
- 7 places are within about an hour's drive of Nablus: Petaẖ Tiqva (45 min), Netanya (45 min), Tel Aviv (55 min), East Jerusalem (55 min), West Jerusalem (55 min), Jerusalem (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Nablus for a day out?
- Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 71 km south-east of Nablus and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Nablus?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Gaza at 109 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.
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