The 13 Best Day Trips from Pallāvaram
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 Pallāvaram, India, led by Chennai, Puducherry, Vellore. The closest is Avadi, about 25 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 Pallāvaram at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 19 km NE | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Puducherry | 120 km S | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Vellore | 110 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Avadi | 17 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Gundupālaiyam | 120 km S | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Tirupati | 108 km NW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Rānipet | 89 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Kanchipuram | 51 km W | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Cuddalore | 141 km S | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Chittoor | 117 km W | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Tiruvannamalai | 143 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Villupuram | 135 km SW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Gudiyatham | 138 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Pallāvaram
- 1
Chennai, India
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km north-east of Pallāvaram1 hr round tripKnown for Birla Planetarium.
Also nearby: Tiruvottiyūr, Madhavaram.
- 2
Puducherry, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south of Pallāvaram3 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Vellore, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Pallāvaram3 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Avadi, India
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km north of Pallāvaram50 min round trip - 5
Gundupālaiyam, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south of Pallāvaram3 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Tirupati, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-west of Pallāvaram3 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Rānipet, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km west of Pallāvaram2 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Kanchipuram, India
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km west of Pallāvaram2 hr round trip - 9
Cuddalore, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south of Pallāvaram4 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Chittoor, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km west of Pallāvaram3 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Tiruvannamalai, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of Pallāvaram4 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Villupuram, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south-west of Pallāvaram4 hr 10 min round trip - 13
Gudiyatham, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car138 km west of Pallāvaram4 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Pallāvaram to Chennai
A realistic pace for Chennai, 19 km from Pallāvaram. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Pallāvaram
- 09:00Arrive in Chennai (30 min drive)
- 09:15Birla Planetarium
- 11:15Lunch
- 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chennai
- 15:00Head back to Pallāvaram
- 15:30Home in Pallāvaram
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Pallāvaram?
- The best day trips from Pallāvaram are Chennai, Puducherry, Vellore, Avadi, Gundupālaiyam. The closest is Avadi, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Pallāvaram?
- Avadi is the closest, 17 km north of Pallāvaram, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Pallāvaram?
- 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Pallāvaram: Avadi (25 min), Chennai (30 min), Kanchipuram (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Pallāvaram for a day out?
- Chennai is the largest city in day-trip range, 19 km north-east of Pallāvaram and about 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Pallāvaram?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tiruvannamalai at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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