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The 13 Best Day Trips from Nnewi

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 Nnewi, Nigeria, led by Port Harcourt, Benin City, Onitsha. The closest is Atani, about 30 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Nnewi at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Port Harcourt139 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Benin City147 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Onitsha21 km NW30 minHalf-day trip
Aba113 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Enugu80 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Warri141 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Owerri61 km S1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Umuahia84 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Yenagoa141 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ikot Ekpene128 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Atani19 km W30 minHalf-day trip
Ugep131 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Awka27 km NE40 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Nnewi

  1. 1

    Port Harcourt, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south of Nnewi4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Port Harcourt Zoo.

    Also nearby: Buguma.

  2. 2

    Benin City, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Nnewi4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for AREA GULY NPDC BENIN.

    Also nearby: Sapele.

  3. 3

    Onitsha, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north-west of Nnewi1 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Aba, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south-east of Nnewi3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Enugu, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-east of Nnewi2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Aguagwa.

  6. 6

    Warri, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-west of Nnewi4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Evuovo Social Center.

  7. 7

    Owerri, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south of Nnewi2 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Umuahia, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south-east of Nnewi2 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Yenagoa, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-west of Nnewi4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km south-east of Nnewi4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Atani, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km west of Nnewi1 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Ugep, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km east of Nnewi4 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Awka, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km north-east of Nnewi1 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Nnewi to Port Harcourt

A realistic pace for Port Harcourt, 139 km from Nnewi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Nnewi
  2. 09:40Arrive in Port Harcourt (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Port Harcourt Zoo
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Port Harcourt
  6. 15:40Head back to Nnewi
  7. 17:50Home in Nnewi

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Nnewi?
The best day trips from Nnewi are Port Harcourt, Benin City, Onitsha, Aba, Enugu. The closest is Atani, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Nnewi?
Atani is the closest, 19 km west of Nnewi, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Nnewi?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Nnewi: Atani (30 min), Onitsha (30 min), Awka (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Nnewi for a day out?
Port Harcourt is the largest city in day-trip range, 139 km south of Nnewi and about 2 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 Nnewi?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Benin City at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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