The 14 Best Day Trips from Panvel
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Panvel, India, led by Mumbai, Pune, Thāne. The closest is Dombivali, about 40 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Panvel at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 26 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Pune | 94 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Thāne | 28 km NW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 84 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Nashik | 133 km NE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Pimpri | 84 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Kalyān | 28 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Dombivali | 25 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Virār | 61 km NW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Shivaji Nagar | 93 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Bhiwandi | 35 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Bhayandar | 44 km NW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Borivli | 38 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Ulhasnagar | 26 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Panvel
- 1
Mumbai, India
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km west of Panvel1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Gilbert Hill.
Also nearby: Dhārāvi.
- 2
Pune, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-east of Panvel3 hr round tripKnown for Sarasbaug.
- 3
Thāne, India
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km north-west of Panvel1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Tikujiniwadi Water Park.
- 4
Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south-east of Panvel2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Pataleshwar.
- 5
Nashik, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Panvel4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Pandav Leni Caves.
- 6
Pimpri, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south-east of Panvel2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Pataleshwar.
- 7
Kalyān, India
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km north of Panvel1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Sangam.
- 8
Dombivali, India
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km north of Panvel1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for The Walk.
- 9
Virār, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-west of Panvel2 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Arnala Beach.
- 10
Shivaji Nagar, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south-east of Panvel2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for Sarasbaug.
- 11
Bhiwandi, India
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km north of Panvel1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Tikujiniwadi Water Park.
- 12
Bhayandar, India
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km north-west of Panvel1 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Borivli, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km north-west of Panvel1 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Ulhasnagar, India
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km north of Panvel1 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Panvel to Mumbai
A realistic pace for Mumbai, 26 km from Panvel. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Panvel
- 09:10Arrive in Mumbai (40 min drive)
- 09:25Gilbert Hill
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Mumbai
- 15:10Head back to Panvel
- 15:50Home in Panvel
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Panvel?
- The best day trips from Panvel are Mumbai, Pune, Thāne, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Nashik. The closest is Dombivali, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Panvel?
- Dombivali is the closest, 25 km north of Panvel, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Panvel?
- 8 places are within about an hour's drive of Panvel: Dombivali (40 min), Mumbai (40 min), Ulhasnagar (40 min), Thāne (40 min), Kalyān (40 min), Bhiwandi (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Panvel for a day out?
- Mumbai is the largest city in day-trip range, 26 km west of Panvel and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Panvel?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nashik at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.
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