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The 12 Best Day Trips from San Jose del Monte

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 San Jose del Monte, Philippines, led by Quezon City, Caloocan, Manila. The closest is Valenzuela, about 25 min by car, and 10 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from San Jose del Monte at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Quezon City18 km S25 minHalf-day trip
Caloocan20 km SW30 minHalf-day trip
Manila24 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Taguig32 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Pasig City25 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Valenzuela15 km SW25 minHalf-day trip
Paranaque City37 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Las Piñas41 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Calamba68 km S1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Muntinlupa47 km S55 minHalf-day trip
Angeles City62 km NW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Imus44 km S50 minHalf-day trip

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The best day trips from San Jose del Monte

  1. 1

    Quezon City, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km south of San Jose del Monte50 min round trip

    Known for The Life and Heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio.

    Also nearby: Makati City, Marikina City, Mandaluyong City.

  2. 2

    Caloocan, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south-west of San Jose del Monte1 hr round trip

    Known for The Life and Heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio.

  3. 3

    Manila, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south of San Jose del Monte1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for The Life and Heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio.

  4. 4

    Taguig, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south of San Jose del Monte1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Las Piñas Bamboo Organ.

  5. 5

    Pasig City, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south of San Jose del Monte1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for The Life and Heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio.

  6. 6

    Valenzuela, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km south-west of San Jose del Monte50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Paranaque City, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south of San Jose del Monte1 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Las Piñas, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south of San Jose del Monte1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Calamba, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south of San Jose del Monte2 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Muntinlupa, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km south of San Jose del Monte1 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Angeles City, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-west of San Jose del Monte2 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Imus, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km south of San Jose del Monte1 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: San Jose del Monte to Quezon City

A realistic pace for Quezon City, 18 km from San Jose del Monte. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave San Jose del Monte
  2. 08:55Arrive in Quezon City (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10The Life and Heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Quezon City
  6. 14:55Head back to San Jose del Monte
  7. 15:20Home in San Jose del Monte

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from San Jose del Monte?
The best day trips from San Jose del Monte are Quezon City, Caloocan, Manila, Taguig, Pasig City. The closest is Valenzuela, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from San Jose del Monte?
Valenzuela is the closest, 15 km south-west of San Jose del Monte, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of San Jose del Monte?
10 places are within about an hour's drive of San Jose del Monte: Valenzuela (25 min), Quezon City (25 min), Caloocan (30 min), Manila (35 min), Pasig City (40 min), Taguig (35 min).
What is the biggest city near San Jose del Monte for a day out?
Quezon City is the largest city in day-trip range, 18 km south of San Jose del Monte and about 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from San Jose del Monte?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Calamba at 68 km, around 1 hr 20 min by car.

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