The 11 Best Day Trips from Podolsk

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 11 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Podolsk

  1. 1

    Moscow, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north of Podolsk

    Known for Грот «Руины».

  2. 2

    Tula, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south of Podolsk
  3. 3

    Kaluga, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south-west of Podolsk
  4. 4

    Khimki, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north of Podolsk
  5. 5

    Vykhino-Zhulebino, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-east of Podolsk
  6. 6

    Zelenograd, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north of Podolsk
  7. 7

    Yasenevo, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north of Podolsk
  8. 8

    Lyublino, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km north-east of Podolsk
  9. 9

    Mytishchi, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north of Podolsk
  10. 10

    Bibirevo, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north of Podolsk
  11. 11

    Lyubertsy, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-east of Podolsk

A sample day: Podolsk to Moscow

  1. 08:30Leave Podolsk
  2. 09:15Arrive in Moscow (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Грот «Руины»
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Moscow
  6. 15:15Head back to Podolsk
  7. 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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Podolsk?
For a weekend away from Podolsk, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Tula (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Kaluga (129 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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