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The 13 Best Day Trips from Rishon LeTsiyyon

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel, led by Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa. The closest is Petaẖ Tiqva, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Rishon LeTsiyyon at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Amman109 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Jerusalem46 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Zarqa123 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Irbid119 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
East Jerusalem47 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Gaza60 km SW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
West Jerusalem46 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Haifa96 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Petaẖ Tiqva16 km NE25 minHalf-day trip
Netanya41 km N45 minHalf-day trip
Ashdod24 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Arīsh132 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Beersheba80 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Rishon LeTsiyyon

  1. 1

    Amman, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km east of Rishon LeTsiyyon3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Fulbright Commission.

    Also nearby: Russeifa, Ḩayy Khildā.

  2. 2

    Jerusalem, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south-east of Rishon LeTsiyyon1 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for שער האשפות.

  3. 3

    Zarqa, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km east of Rishon LeTsiyyon3 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Irbid, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-east of Rishon LeTsiyyon3 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km south-east of Rishon LeTsiyyon1 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Gaza, Palestinian Territory

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south-west of Rishon LeTsiyyon2 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    West Jerusalem, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south-east of Rishon LeTsiyyon1 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Haifa, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north of Rishon LeTsiyyon3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north-east of Rishon LeTsiyyon50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Netanya, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km north of Rishon LeTsiyyon1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ashdod, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-west of Rishon LeTsiyyon1 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Arīsh, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Rishon LeTsiyyon4 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Beersheba, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south of Rishon LeTsiyyon2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Rishon LeTsiyyon to Amman

A realistic pace for Amman, 109 km from Rishon LeTsiyyon. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Rishon LeTsiyyon
  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 Rishon LeTsiyyon
  7. 16:50Home in Rishon LeTsiyyon

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Rishon LeTsiyyon?
The best day trips from Rishon LeTsiyyon are Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa, Irbid, East Jerusalem. The closest is Petaẖ Tiqva, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Rishon LeTsiyyon?
Petaẖ Tiqva is the closest, 16 km north-east of Rishon LeTsiyyon, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Rishon LeTsiyyon?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Rishon LeTsiyyon: Petaẖ Tiqva (25 min), Ashdod (35 min), Netanya (45 min), Jerusalem (55 min), West Jerusalem (55 min), East Jerusalem (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Rishon LeTsiyyon for a day out?
Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 109 km east of Rishon LeTsiyyon 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 Rishon LeTsiyyon?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Arīsh at 132 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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