The 14 Best Day Trips from Novocherkassk

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Novocherkassk, Russia, led by Rostov-on-Don, Luhansk, Taganrog. The closest is Shakhty, about 40 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Novocherkassk

  1. 1

    Rostov-on-Don, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-west of Novocherkassk

    Known for Дом Маргариты Черновой.

  2. 2

    Luhansk, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-west of Novocherkassk
  3. 3

    Taganrog, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km west of Novocherkassk
  4. 4

    Shakhty, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north of Novocherkassk
  5. 5

    Verhunskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north of Novocherkassk
  6. 6

    Vilkhivskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-west of Novocherkassk
  7. 7

    Skhidni Kvartaly, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km north of Novocherkassk
  8. 8

    Novoshakhtinsk, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north of Novocherkassk
  9. 9

    Azov, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south-west of Novocherkassk
  10. 10

    Khrustalnyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-west of Novocherkassk
  11. 11

    Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north of Novocherkassk
  12. 12

    Shakhtarsk, Ukraine

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-west of Novocherkassk
  13. 13

    Gukovo, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north of Novocherkassk
  14. 14

    Dovzhansk, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-west of Novocherkassk

A sample day: Novocherkassk to Rostov-on-Don

  1. 08:30Leave Novocherkassk
  2. 09:15Arrive in Rostov-on-Don (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Дом Маргариты Черновой
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rostov-on-Don
  6. 15:15Head back to Novocherkassk
  7. 16:00Home in Novocherkassk

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Novocherkassk?
The best day trips from Novocherkassk are Rostov-on-Don, Luhansk, Taganrog, Shakhty, Verhunskyi. The closest is Shakhty, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Novocherkassk?
Shakhty is the closest, 34 km north of Novocherkassk, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Novocherkassk?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Novocherkassk: Shakhty (40 min), Rostov-on-Don (45 min), Novoshakhtinsk (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Novocherkassk for a day out?
Rostov-on-Don is the largest city in day-trip range, 37 km south-west of Novocherkassk and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Novocherkassk?
For a weekend away from Novocherkassk, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Shakhtarsk (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Verhunskyi (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Luhansk (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Vilkhivskyi (139 km, 2 hr 10 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Novocherkassk?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shakhtarsk at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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