The 15 Best Day Trips from Pyeongtaek

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Pyeongtaek, South Korea, led by Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon. The closest is Cheonan, about 35 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 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Pyeongtaek

  1. 1

    Seoul, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north of Pyeongtaek

    Known for 남산골한옥마을.

  2. 2

    Incheon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-west of Pyeongtaek

    Known for 나의 아쩌시 촬영지.

  3. 3

    Daejeon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south of Pyeongtaek
  4. 4

    Suwon, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north of Pyeongtaek
  5. 5

    Goyang-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north of Pyeongtaek

    Known for 롯데월드 키즈파크(LOTTE WORLD KIDS PARK).

  6. 6

    Seongnam-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km north of Pyeongtaek
  7. 7

    Cheongju-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km south-east of Pyeongtaek
  8. 8

    Bucheon-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-west of Pyeongtaek

    Known for 광명동굴.

  9. 9

    Cheonan, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south of Pyeongtaek
  10. 10

    Hwaseong-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north-west of Pyeongtaek
  11. 11

    Jeonju, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south of Pyeongtaek
  12. 12

    Ansan-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km north-west of Pyeongtaek
  13. 13

    Anyang-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north of Pyeongtaek
  14. 14

    Uijeongbu-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of Pyeongtaek
  15. 15

    Gumi, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-east of Pyeongtaek

A sample day: Pyeongtaek to Seoul

  1. 08:30Leave Pyeongtaek
  2. 09:45Arrive in Seoul (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00남산골한옥마을
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Seoul
  6. 15:45Head back to Pyeongtaek
  7. 17:00Home in Pyeongtaek

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Pyeongtaek?
The best day trips from Pyeongtaek are Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon, Suwon, Goyang-si. The closest is Cheonan, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Pyeongtaek?
Cheonan is the closest, 22 km south of Pyeongtaek, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Pyeongtaek?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of Pyeongtaek: Cheonan (35 min), Suwon (40 min), Hwaseong-si (40 min), Ansan-si (50 min), Anyang-si (55 min), Seongnam-si (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Pyeongtaek for a day out?
Seoul is the largest city in day-trip range, 64 km north of Pyeongtaek and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Pyeongtaek?
For a weekend away from Pyeongtaek, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Gumi (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Jeonju (131 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Pyeongtaek?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Gumi 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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