The 13 Best Day Trips from Netanya
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Netanya, Israel, led by Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa. The closest is Petaẖ Tiqva, about 40 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Netanya at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 110 km E | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Jerusalem | 71 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Zarqa | 119 km E | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Irbid | 96 km E | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Tel Aviv | 29 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| East Jerusalem | 71 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Gaza | 100 km S | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| West Jerusalem | 70 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Haifa | 55 km N | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | 41 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Petaẖ Tiqva | 27 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Ashdod | 63 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Bnei Brak | 28 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Netanya
- 1
Amman, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km east of Netanya3 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Fulbright Commission.
Also nearby: Russeifa, Ḩayy Khildā.
- 2
Jerusalem, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-east of Netanya2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for שער האשפות.
- 3
Zarqa, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car119 km east of Netanya3 hr 40 min round trip - 4
Irbid, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car96 km east of Netanya3 hr round trip - 5
Tel Aviv, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km south of Netanya1 hr 30 min round trip - 6
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-east of Netanya2 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Gaza, Palestinian Territory
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south of Netanya3 hr 10 min round trip - 8
West Jerusalem, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south-east of Netanya2 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Haifa, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north of Netanya2 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km south of Netanya1 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km south of Netanya1 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Ashdod, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south of Netanya2 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Bnei Brak, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km south of Netanya1 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Netanya to Amman
A realistic pace for Amman, 110 km from Netanya. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Netanya
- 09:15Arrive in Amman (1 hr 45 min drive)
- 09:30Fulbright Commission
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
- 15:15Head back to Netanya
- 17:00Home in Netanya
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Netanya?
- The best day trips from Netanya are Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa, Irbid, Tel Aviv. The closest is Petaẖ Tiqva, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Netanya?
- Petaẖ Tiqva is the closest, 27 km south of Netanya, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Netanya?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Netanya: Petaẖ Tiqva (40 min), Bnei Brak (40 min), Tel Aviv (45 min), Rishon LeTsiyyon (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Netanya for a day out?
- Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 110 km east of Netanya and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Netanya?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Zarqa at 119 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.
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