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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Amman108 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Jerusalem52 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
Zarqa120 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Irbid111 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
East Jerusalem52 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
Gaza72 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
West Jerusalem51 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
Haifa83 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Netanya28 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Ashdod36 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Arīsh143 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Beersheba92 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Ramat Gan

  1. 1

    Amman, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Ramat Gan3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Fulbright Commission.

    Also nearby: Russeifa, Ḩayy Khildā, Khuraybat as Sūq.

  2. 2

    Jerusalem, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south-east of Ramat Gan2 hr round trip

    Known for שער האשפות.

  3. 3

    Zarqa, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Ramat Gan3 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Irbid, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-east of Ramat Gan3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south-east of Ramat Gan2 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Gaza, Palestinian Territory

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-west of Ramat Gan2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    West Jerusalem, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Ramat Gan2 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Haifa, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of Ramat Gan2 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Netanya, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north of Ramat Gan1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ashdod, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km south-west of Ramat Gan1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Arīsh, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of Ramat Gan4 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Beersheba, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 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.

  1. 07:30Leave Ramat Gan
  2. 09:10Arrive in Amman (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Fulbright Commission
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
  6. 15:10Head back to Ramat Gan
  7. 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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