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The 12 Best Day Trips from Ongole

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Ongole, India, led by Vijayawada, Guntur, Nellore. The closest is Chīrāla, about 55 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ongole at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Vijayawada129 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Guntur99 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Nellore117 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Thenali104 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Gudivāda145 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Narasaraopet81 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Chilakalūrupet66 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Chīrāla49 km NE55 minHalf-day trip
Kāvali66 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Mārkāpur87 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Bāpatla64 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Badvel135 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Ongole

  1. 1

    Vijayawada, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north-east of Ongole4 hr round trip

    Known for Statue of Social Justice.

    Also nearby: Machilīpatnam, Mangalagiri, Tādepalle.

  2. 2

    Guntur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-east of Ongole3 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Nellore, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south of Ongole3 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Thenali, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Ongole3 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Gudivāda, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-east of Ongole4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Narasaraopet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north of Ongole2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Chilakalūrupet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north of Ongole2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Chīrāla, India

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-east of Ongole1 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Kāvali, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south of Ongole2 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Mārkāpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km west of Ongole2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Bāpatla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-east of Ongole2 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Badvel, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south-west of Ongole4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ongole to Vijayawada

A realistic pace for Vijayawada, 129 km from Ongole. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Ongole
  2. 09:30Arrive in Vijayawada (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Statue of Social Justice
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Vijayawada
  6. 15:30Head back to Ongole
  7. 17:30Home in Ongole

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ongole?
The best day trips from Ongole are Vijayawada, Guntur, Nellore, Thenali, Gudivāda. The closest is Chīrāla, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ongole?
Chīrāla is the closest, 49 km north-east of Ongole, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ongole?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Ongole: Chīrāla (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Ongole for a day out?
Vijayawada is the largest city in day-trip range, 129 km north-east of Ongole and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ongole?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Gudivāda at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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