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
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada | 129 km NE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Guntur | 99 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Nellore | 117 km S | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Thenali | 104 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Gudivāda | 145 km NE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Narasaraopet | 81 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Chilakalūrupet | 66 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Chīrāla | 49 km NE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Kāvali | 66 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Mārkāpur | 87 km W | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Bāpatla | 64 km NE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Badvel | 135 km SW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Ongole
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Vijayawada, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km north-east of Ongole4 hr round tripKnown for Statue of Social Justice.
Also nearby: Machilīpatnam, Mangalagiri, Tādepalle.
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Guntur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-east of Ongole3 hr 10 min round trip - 3
Nellore, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south of Ongole3 hr 40 min round trip - 4
Thenali, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Ongole3 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Gudivāda, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-east of Ongole4 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Narasaraopet, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north of Ongole2 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Chilakalūrupet, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north of Ongole2 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Chīrāla, India
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km north-east of Ongole1 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Kāvali, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south of Ongole2 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Mārkāpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km west of Ongole2 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Bāpatla, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-east of Ongole2 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Badvel, India
Full-day tripAbout 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.
- 07:30Leave Ongole
- 09:30Arrive in Vijayawada (2 hr drive)
- 09:45Statue of Social Justice
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Vijayawada
- 15:30Head back to Ongole
- 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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