The 15 Best Day Trips from Pyay
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Pyay, Myanmar, led by Nay Pyi Taw, Hinthada, Taungoo. The closest is Paungde, about 55 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 Pyay at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay Pyi Taw | 141 km NE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Hinthada | 133 km S | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Taungoo | 129 km E | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Thayetmyo | 56 km N | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Pyinmana | 146 km NE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Taungdwingyi | 136 km N | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Myaydo | 61 km N | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Tharyarwady | 143 km SE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Myanaung | 60 km S | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Pyu | 134 km E | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Letpandan | 128 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Paungde | 48 km SE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Lewe | 131 km NE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Taungup | 103 km W | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Yedashe | 125 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Pyay
- 1
Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Pyay4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Cherry Zay.
- 2
Hinthada, Myanmar
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south of Pyay4 hr 10 min round trip - 3
Taungoo, Myanmar
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km east of Pyay4 hr round trip - 4
Thayetmyo, Myanmar
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north of Pyay2 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Pyinmana, Myanmar
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-east of Pyay4 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Taungdwingyi, Myanmar
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north of Pyay4 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Myaydo, Myanmar
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north of Pyay2 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Tharyarwady, Myanmar
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-east of Pyay4 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Myanaung, Myanmar
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south of Pyay2 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Pyu, Myanmar
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km east of Pyay4 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Letpandan, Myanmar
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km south-east of Pyay4 hr round trip - 12
Paungde, Myanmar
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car48 km south-east of Pyay1 hr 50 min round trip - 13
Lewe, Myanmar
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-east of Pyay4 hr 10 min round trip - 14
Taungup, Myanmar
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km west of Pyay3 hr 10 min round trip - 15
Yedashe, Myanmar
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km east of Pyay3 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Pyay to Nay Pyi Taw
A realistic pace for Nay Pyi Taw, 141 km from Pyay. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Pyay
- 09:40Arrive in Nay Pyi Taw (2 hr 10 min drive)
- 09:55Cherry Zay
- 11:55Lunch
- 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nay Pyi Taw
- 15:40Head back to Pyay
- 17:50Home in Pyay
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Pyay?
- The best day trips from Pyay are Nay Pyi Taw, Hinthada, Taungoo, Thayetmyo, Pyinmana. The closest is Paungde, about 55 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Pyay?
- Paungde is the closest, 48 km south-east of Pyay, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Pyay?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Pyay: Paungde (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Pyay for a day out?
- Nay Pyi Taw is the largest city in day-trip range, 141 km north-east of Pyay and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Pyay?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pyinmana at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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