The 13 Best Day Trips from Petaẖ Tiqva
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 Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel, led by Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa. The closest is Rishon LeTsiyyon, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Petaẖ Tiqva at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 101 km E | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Jerusalem | 47 km SE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Zarqa | 113 km E | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Irbid | 104 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| East Jerusalem | 47 km SE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Gaza | 76 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| West Jerusalem | 46 km SE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Haifa | 81 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | 16 km SW | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Netanya | 27 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Ashdod | 40 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Arīsh | 148 km SW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Beersheba | 93 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Petaẖ Tiqva
- 1
Amman, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car101 km east of Petaẖ Tiqva3 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Fulbright Commission.
Also nearby: Russeifa, Ḩayy Khildā.
- 2
Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km south-east of Petaẖ Tiqva1 hr 50 min round tripKnown for שער האשפות.
- 3
Zarqa, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car113 km east of Petaẖ Tiqva3 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Irbid, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Petaẖ Tiqva3 hr 20 min round trip - 5
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km south-east of Petaẖ Tiqva1 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Gaza, Palestinian Territory
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-west of Petaẖ Tiqva3 hr round trip - 7
West Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car46 km south-east of Petaẖ Tiqva1 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Haifa, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north of Petaẖ Tiqva2 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km south-west of Petaẖ Tiqva50 min round trip - 10
Netanya, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km north of Petaẖ Tiqva1 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Ashdod, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km south-west of Petaẖ Tiqva1 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Arīsh, Egypt
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-west of Petaẖ Tiqva4 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Beersheba, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south of Petaẖ Tiqva2 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Petaẖ Tiqva to Amman
A realistic pace for Amman, 101 km from Petaẖ Tiqva. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Petaẖ Tiqva
- 09:05Arrive in Amman (1 hr 35 min drive)
- 09:20Fulbright Commission
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
- 15:05Head back to Petaẖ Tiqva
- 16:40Home in Petaẖ Tiqva
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Petaẖ Tiqva?
- The best day trips from Petaẖ Tiqva are Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa, Irbid, East Jerusalem. The closest is Rishon LeTsiyyon, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Petaẖ Tiqva?
- Rishon LeTsiyyon is the closest, 16 km south-west of Petaẖ Tiqva, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Petaẖ Tiqva?
- 6 places are within about an hour's drive of Petaẖ Tiqva: Rishon LeTsiyyon (25 min), Netanya (40 min), Ashdod (45 min), West Jerusalem (55 min), Jerusalem (55 min), East Jerusalem (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Petaẖ Tiqva for a day out?
- Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 101 km east of Petaẖ Tiqva and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Petaẖ Tiqva?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Arīsh 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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