The 14 Best Day Trips from Port Dickson
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 Port Dickson, Malaysia, led by Kuala Lumpur, Kampung Baru Subang, Petaling Jaya. The closest is Seremban, 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 Port Dickson at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 70 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Kampung Baru Subang | 75 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Petaling Jaya | 68 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Shah Alam | 69 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Subang Jaya | 63 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Bukit Rahman Putra | 81 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Malacca | 61 km SE | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Selayang Baru Utara | 82 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Kota Damansara | 74 km N | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Taman Petaling | 77 km N | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Puchong | 57 km N | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Seremban | 28 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Dumai | 103 km S | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Muar | 101 km SE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
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The best day trips from Port Dickson
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north of Port Dickson2 hr 40 min round tripWhat travelers see in Kuala Lumpur
- Petronas Twin Towers - The Petronas Twin Towers are iconic for their stunning architecture and were once the tallest buildings in the world.
- Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower) - KL Tower offers panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur from its observation deck, making it one of the tallest telecommunications towers in the world.
- Merdeka Square - Historic site where Malaysia declared independence; features stunning architecture including the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
Also nearby: Setapak.
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Kampung Baru Subang, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north-west of Port Dickson2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for Sunway Lagoon.
- 3
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north of Port Dickson2 hr 40 min round trip - 4
Shah Alam, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-west of Port Dickson2 hr 40 min round trip - 5
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-west of Port Dickson2 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Bukit Rahman Putra, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north of Port Dickson2 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Malacca, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-east of Port Dickson2 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Selayang Baru Utara, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north of Port Dickson2 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Kota Damansara, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north of Port Dickson2 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Taman Petaling, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north of Port Dickson3 hr round trip - 11
Puchong, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north of Port Dickson2 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Seremban, Malaysia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km north-east of Port Dickson1 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Dumai, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south of Port Dickson3 hr 10 min round trip - 14
Muar, Malaysia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south-east of Port Dickson3 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Port Dickson to Kuala Lumpur
A realistic pace for Kuala Lumpur, 70 km from Port Dickson. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Port Dickson
- 09:50Arrive in Kuala Lumpur (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Petronas Twin Towers
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower)
- 15:05Merdeka Square
- 16:35Head back to Port Dickson
- 17:55Home in Port Dickson
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Port Dickson?
- The best day trips from Port Dickson are Kuala Lumpur, Kampung Baru Subang, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya. The closest is Seremban, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Port Dickson?
- Seremban is the closest, 28 km north-east of Port Dickson, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Port Dickson?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Port Dickson: Seremban (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Port Dickson for a day out?
- Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in day-trip range, 70 km north of Port Dickson and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Port Dickson?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Dumai at 103 km, around 1 hr 35 min by car.
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