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The 7 Best Day Trips from Porto-Novo

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

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There are 7 good day trips from Porto-Novo, Benin, led by Lagos, Abeokuta, Cotonou. The closest is Cotonou, about 40 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Porto-Novo at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Lagos	88 km E	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Abeokuta	110 km NE	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Cotonou	25 km SW	40 min	Half-day trip
Abomey-Calavi	28 km W	40 min	Half-day trip
Ijebu Ode	149 km E	2 hr 20 min	Long day or overnight
Godomè	31 km SW	35 min	Half-day trip
Ota	73 km E	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Porto-Novo

1
Lagos, Nigeria
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km east of Porto-Novo2 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Apapa Amusement Park.
Also nearby: Agege, Ajegunle, Ebute Ikorodu, Lekki, Obalende, Ikeja, Akowonjo, Alimosho.
2
Abeokuta, Nigeria
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-east of Porto-Novo3 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Olumo Rock Tourist Complex.
3
Cotonou, Benin
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car25 km south-west of Porto-Novo1 hr 20 min round trip
4
Abomey-Calavi, Benin
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car28 km west of Porto-Novo1 hr 20 min round trip
5
Ijebu Ode, Nigeria
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km east of Porto-Novo4 hr 40 min round trip
6
Godomè, Benin
Half-day trip
About 35 min by car31 km south-west of Porto-Novo1 hr 10 min round trip
7
Ota, Nigeria
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km east of Porto-Novo2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Porto-Novo to Lagos

A realistic pace for Lagos, 88 km from Porto-Novo. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Porto-Novo
09:55Arrive in Lagos (1 hr 25 min drive)
10:10Apapa Amusement Park
12:10Lunch
13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lagos
15:55Head back to Porto-Novo
17:20Home in Porto-Novo

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Porto-Novo?: The best day trips from Porto-Novo are Lagos, Abeokuta, Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Ijebu Ode. The closest is Cotonou, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Porto-Novo?: Cotonou is the closest, 25 km south-west of Porto-Novo, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Porto-Novo?: 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Porto-Novo: Cotonou (40 min), Abomey-Calavi (40 min), Godomè (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Porto-Novo for a day out?: Lagos is the largest city in day-trip range, 88 km east of Porto-Novo and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Porto-Novo?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ijebu Ode at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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