The 12 Best Day Trips from Ramat Gan
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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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.
Day trips from Ramat Gan at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 108 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Jerusalem | 52 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Zarqa | 120 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Irbid | 111 km NE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| East Jerusalem | 52 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Gaza | 72 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| West Jerusalem | 51 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Haifa | 83 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Netanya | 28 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Ashdod | 36 km SW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Arīsh | 143 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Beersheba | 92 km S | 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 Ramat Gan
- 1
Amman, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Ramat Gan3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Fulbright Commission.
Also nearby: Russeifa, Ḩayy Khildā, Khuraybat as Sūq.
- 2
Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km south-east of Ramat Gan2 hr round tripKnown for שער האשפות.
- 3
Zarqa, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Ramat Gan3 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Irbid, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-east of Ramat Gan3 hr 30 min round trip - 5
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km south-east of Ramat Gan2 hr round trip - 6
Gaza, Palestinian Territory
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-west of Ramat Gan2 hr 50 min round trip - 7
West Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Ramat Gan2 hr round trip - 8
Haifa, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of Ramat Gan2 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Netanya, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km north of Ramat Gan1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Ashdod, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km south-west of Ramat Gan1 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Arīsh, Egypt
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of Ramat Gan4 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Beersheba, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south of Ramat Gan2 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Ramat Gan to Amman
A realistic pace for Amman, 108 km from Ramat Gan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 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.
- 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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