The 11 Best Day Trips from Podolsk
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 11 good day trips from Podolsk, Russia, led by Moscow, Tula, Kaluga. The closest is Yasenevo, about 30 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Podolsk at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 37 km N | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Tula | 137 km S | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Kaluga | 129 km SW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Khimki | 54 km N | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Vykhino-Zhulebino | 35 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Zelenograd | 66 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Yasenevo | 20 km N | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Lyublino | 31 km NE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Mytishchi | 55 km N | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Bibirevo | 51 km N | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Lyubertsy | 35 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Podolsk
- 1
Moscow, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km north of Podolsk1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Грот «Руины».
Also nearby: Mar’ino, Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki, Gol’yanovo, Strogino.
- 2
Tula, Russia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south of Podolsk4 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Kaluga, Russia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km south-west of Podolsk4 hr round trip - 4
Khimki, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km north of Podolsk2 hr round trip - 5
Vykhino-Zhulebino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km north-east of Podolsk1 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Zelenograd, Russia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north of Podolsk2 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Yasenevo, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north of Podolsk1 hr round trip - 8
Lyublino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car31 km north-east of Podolsk1 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Mytishchi, Russia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north of Podolsk2 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Bibirevo, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km north of Podolsk2 hr round trip - 11
Lyubertsy, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km north-east of Podolsk1 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Podolsk to Moscow
A realistic pace for Moscow, 37 km from Podolsk. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Podolsk
- 09:15Arrive in Moscow (45 min drive)
- 09:30Грот «Руины»
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Moscow
- 15:15Head back to Podolsk
- 16:00Home in Podolsk
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Podolsk?
- The best day trips from Podolsk are Moscow, Tula, Kaluga, Khimki, Vykhino-Zhulebino. The closest is Yasenevo, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Podolsk?
- Yasenevo is the closest, 20 km north of Podolsk, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Podolsk?
- 7 places are within about an hour's drive of Podolsk: Yasenevo (30 min), Lyublino (35 min), Vykhino-Zhulebino (40 min), Lyubertsy (40 min), Moscow (45 min), Bibirevo (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Podolsk for a day out?
- Moscow is the largest city in day-trip range, 37 km north of Podolsk and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Podolsk?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tula at 137 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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