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The 13 Best Day Trips from Pekalongan

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 Pekalongan, Indonesia, led by Semarang, Jepara, Surakarta. The closest is Pemalang, about 35 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 Pekalongan at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Semarang83 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Jepara115 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Surakarta148 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Yogyakarta127 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Cirebon125 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Tegal59 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cilacap119 km SW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Purwokerto77 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Salatiga103 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Pemalang32 km W35 minHalf-day trip
Plumbon134 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Astanajapura116 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Purwodadi139 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Pekalongan

  1. 1

    Semarang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km east of Pekalongan2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong.

    Also nearby: Ungaran.

  2. 2

    Jepara, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km east of Pekalongan3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Fort Japara.

    Also nearby: Batang.

  3. 3

    Surakarta, Indonesia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-east of Pekalongan4 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km south-east of Pekalongan4 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Cirebon, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km west of Pekalongan3 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Tegal, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km west of Pekalongan2 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Cilacap, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south-west of Pekalongan3 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Purwokerto, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south-west of Pekalongan3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Salatiga, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-east of Pekalongan3 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Pemalang, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km west of Pekalongan1 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Plumbon, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km west of Pekalongan4 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Astanajapura, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Pekalongan3 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Purwodadi, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of Pekalongan4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Pekalongan to Semarang

A realistic pace for Semarang, 83 km from Pekalongan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Pekalongan
  2. 09:50Arrive in Semarang (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Semarang
  6. 15:50Head back to Pekalongan
  7. 17:10Home in Pekalongan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Pekalongan?
The best day trips from Pekalongan are Semarang, Jepara, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Cirebon. The closest is Pemalang, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Pekalongan?
Pemalang is the closest, 32 km west of Pekalongan, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Pekalongan?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Pekalongan: Pemalang (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Pekalongan for a day out?
Semarang is the largest city in day-trip range, 83 km east of Pekalongan and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Pekalongan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Surakarta at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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