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The 9 Best Day Trips from Ploieşti

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 9 good day trips from Ploieşti, Romania, led by Bucharest, Braşov, Piteşti. The closest is Târgovişte, about 50 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 Ploieşti at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Bucharest	58 km S	1 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Braşov	84 km N	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Piteşti	91 km W	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Ruse	123 km S	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Buzău	68 km E	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Râmnicu Vâlcea	131 km W	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Târgovişte	44 km W	50 min	Half-day trip
Focșani	124 km NE	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Giurgiu	118 km S	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Ploieşti

1
Bucharest, Romania
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south of Ploieşti2 hr 10 min round trip
Known for Mănăstirea Stavropoleos.
Also nearby: Sector 3, Sector 6, Sector 2, Sector 4, Sector 5, Sector 1.
2
Braşov, Romania
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north of Ploieşti2 hr 40 min round trip
3
Piteşti, Romania
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km west of Ploieşti2 hr 50 min round trip
4
Ruse, Bulgaria
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south of Ploieşti3 hr 50 min round trip
5
Buzău, Romania
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km east of Ploieşti2 hr 40 min round trip
6
Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km west of Ploieşti4 hr 10 min round trip
7
Târgovişte, Romania
Half-day trip
About 50 min by car44 km west of Ploieşti1 hr 40 min round trip
8
Focșani, Romania
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north-east of Ploieşti3 hr 50 min round trip
9
Giurgiu, Romania
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south of Ploieşti3 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ploieşti to Bucharest

A realistic pace for Bucharest, 58 km from Ploieşti. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Ploieşti
09:35Arrive in Bucharest (1 hr 5 min drive)
09:50Mănăstirea Stavropoleos
11:50Lunch
13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bucharest
15:35Head back to Ploieşti
16:40Home in Ploieşti

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ploieşti?: The best day trips from Ploieşti are Bucharest, Braşov, Piteşti, Ruse, Buzău. The closest is Târgovişte, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ploieşti?: Târgovişte is the closest, 44 km west of Ploieşti, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ploieşti?: One place is within about an hour's drive of Ploieşti: Târgovişte (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Ploieşti for a day out?: Bucharest is the largest city in day-trip range, 58 km south of Ploieşti and about 1 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ploieşti?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Râmnicu Vâlcea at 131 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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