The 12 Best Day Trips from Ramat Gan
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 12 good day trips from Ramat Gan, Israel, led by Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa. The closest is Netanya, about 40 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 12 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Ramat Gan
- 1
Amman, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Ramat GanKnown for Fulbright Commission.
- 2
Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km south-east of Ramat GanKnown for שער האשפות.
- 3
Zarqa, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Ramat Gan - 4
Irbid, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-east of Ramat Gan - 5
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km south-east of Ramat Gan - 6
Gaza, Palestinian Territory
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-west of Ramat Gan - 7
West Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Ramat Gan - 8
Haifa, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of Ramat Gan - 9
Netanya, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km north of Ramat Gan - 10
Ashdod, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km south-west of Ramat Gan - 11
Arīsh, Egypt
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of Ramat Gan - 12
Beersheba, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south of Ramat Gan
A sample day: Ramat Gan to Amman
- 07:30Leave Ramat Gan
- 09:10Arrive in Amman (1 hr 40 min drive)
- 09:25Fulbright Commission
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
- 15:10Head back to Ramat Gan
- 16:50Home in Ramat Gan
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Ramat Gan?
- The best day trips from Ramat Gan are Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa, Irbid, East Jerusalem. The closest is Netanya, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Ramat Gan?
- Netanya is the closest, 28 km north of Ramat Gan, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Ramat Gan?
- 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Ramat Gan: Netanya (40 min), Ashdod (40 min), West Jerusalem (1 hr), Jerusalem (1 hr), East Jerusalem (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Ramat Gan for a day out?
- Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 108 km east of Ramat Gan and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Ramat Gan?
- For a weekend away from Ramat Gan, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Arīsh (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Zarqa (120 km, 1 hr 55 min), Irbid (111 km, 1 hr 45 min), Amman (108 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Ramat Gan?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Arīsh at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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