The 15 Best Day Trips from Novorossiysk

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Novorossiysk, Russia, led by Krasnodar, Kerch, Slavyansk-na-Kubani. The closest is Krymsk, 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.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Novorossiysk

  1. 1

    Krasnodar, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km east of Novorossiysk

    Known for Гуляющие собачки.

  2. 2

    Kerch, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-west of Novorossiysk
  3. 3

    Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-east of Novorossiysk
  4. 4

    Tuapse, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south-east of Novorossiysk
  5. 5

    Krymsk, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north-east of Novorossiysk
  6. 6

    Timashyovsk, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-east of Novorossiysk
  7. 7

    Anapa, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north-west of Novorossiysk
  8. 8

    Gelendzhik, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-east of Novorossiysk
  9. 9

    Pashkovskiy, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km east of Novorossiysk
  10. 10

    Temryuk, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north-west of Novorossiysk
  11. 11

    Abinsk, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-east of Novorossiysk
  12. 12

    Dinskaya, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north-east of Novorossiysk
  13. 13

    Arshyntseve, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-west of Novorossiysk
  14. 14

    Yablonovskiy, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km east of Novorossiysk
  15. 15

    Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Russia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north of Novorossiysk

A sample day: Novorossiysk to Krasnodar

  1. 07:30Leave Novorossiysk
  2. 09:05Arrive in Krasnodar (1 hr 35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Гуляющие собачки
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Krasnodar
  6. 15:05Head back to Novorossiysk
  7. 16:40Home in Novorossiysk

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Novorossiysk?
The best day trips from Novorossiysk are Krasnodar, Kerch, Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Tuapse, Krymsk. The closest is Krymsk, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Novorossiysk?
Krymsk is the closest, 28 km north-east of Novorossiysk, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Novorossiysk?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Novorossiysk: Krymsk (40 min), Gelendzhik (45 min), Abinsk (40 min), Anapa (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Novorossiysk for a day out?
Krasnodar is the largest city in day-trip range, 102 km east of Novorossiysk and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Novorossiysk?
For a weekend away from Novorossiysk, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Primorsko-Akhtarsk (150 km, 2 hr 20 min), Timashyovsk (135 km, 2 hr 5 min), Dinskaya (127 km, 2 hr), Tuapse (126 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Novorossiysk?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Primorsko-Akhtarsk at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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