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The 14 Best Day Trips from Pohang

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Pohang, South Korea, led by Busan, Daegu, Ulsan. The closest is Gyeongju, about 40 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 Pohang at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Busan107 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Daegu72 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Ulsan55 km S1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Changwon108 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Kimhae99 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Gumi93 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Yangsan82 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Chinju148 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Gyeongju25 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Geoje148 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Gijang88 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Andong83 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Gimcheon112 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Sangju116 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Pohang

  1. 1

    Busan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south of Pohang3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 40계단문화관광 테마거리.

  2. 2

    Daegu, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km west of Pohang2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 이월드 E World.

    Also nearby: Gyeongsan-si.

  3. 3

    Ulsan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south of Pohang2 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 울산왜성.

  4. 4

    Changwon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south-west of Pohang3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 다독다독 동물병원.

  5. 5

    Kimhae, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south-west of Pohang3 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Gumi, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km west of Pohang2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Yangsan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south of Pohang2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Chinju, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-west of Pohang4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Gyeongju, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south-west of Pohang1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Geoje, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-west of Pohang4 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Gijang, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south of Pohang2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Andong, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north-west of Pohang2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Gimcheon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Pohang3 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Sangju, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Pohang3 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Pohang to Busan

A realistic pace for Busan, 107 km from Pohang. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Pohang
  2. 09:10Arrive in Busan (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:2540계단문화관광 테마거리
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Busan
  6. 15:10Head back to Pohang
  7. 16:50Home in Pohang

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Pohang?
The best day trips from Pohang are Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, Changwon, Kimhae. The closest is Gyeongju, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Pohang?
Gyeongju is the closest, 25 km south-west of Pohang, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Pohang?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Pohang: Gyeongju (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Pohang for a day out?
Busan is the largest city in day-trip range, 107 km south of Pohang and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Pohang?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Geoje 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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