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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Amman110 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Jerusalem71 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Zarqa119 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Irbid96 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Tel Aviv29 km S45 minHalf-day trip
East Jerusalem71 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Gaza100 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
West Jerusalem70 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Haifa55 km N1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Rishon LeTsiyyon41 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Petaẖ Tiqva27 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Ashdod63 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Bnei Brak28 km S40 minHalf-day trip

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The best day trips from Netanya

  1. 1

    Amman, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km east of Netanya3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Fulbright Commission.

    Also nearby: Russeifa, Ḩayy Khildā.

  2. 2

    Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-east of Netanya2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for שער האשפות.

  3. 3

    Zarqa, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km east of Netanya3 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Irbid, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km east of Netanya3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south of Netanya1 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-east of Netanya2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Gaza, Palestinian Territory

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south of Netanya3 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    West Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south-east of Netanya2 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Haifa, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north of Netanya2 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south of Netanya1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south of Netanya1 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ashdod, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south of Netanya2 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Bnei Brak, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south of Netanya1 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Netanya to Amman

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  1. 07:30Leave Netanya
  2. 09:15Arrive in Amman (1 hr 45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Fulbright Commission
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
  6. 15:15Head back to Netanya
  7. 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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