The 15 Best Day Trips from Serangoon New Town

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Serangoon New Town, Singapore, led by Batam, Johor Bahru, Pelentong. The closest is Jurong West, about 25 min by car, and 12 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Serangoon New Town

  1. 1

    Batam, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south-east of Serangoon New Town

    Known for Taman rusa (Chital Deer) Pacific Palace Hotel.

  2. 2

    Johor Bahru, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north-west of Serangoon New Town
  3. 3

    Pelentong, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north of Serangoon New Town
  4. 4

    Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km west of Serangoon New Town
  5. 5

    Mukim Pulai, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km north-west of Serangoon New Town
  6. 6

    Kampung Larkin Lama, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-west of Serangoon New Town
  7. 7

    Kampung Kangkar Teberau, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-west of Serangoon New Town
  8. 8

    Kluang, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-west of Serangoon New Town
  9. 9

    Jurong Town, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km west of Serangoon New Town
  10. 10

    Jurong West, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km west of Serangoon New Town
  11. 11

    Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km south-east of Serangoon New Town
  12. 12

    Bandar Seri Alam, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north of Serangoon New Town
  13. 13

    Skudai, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km north-west of Serangoon New Town
  14. 14

    Batu Pahat, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north-west of Serangoon New Town
  15. 15

    Masai, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north of Serangoon New Town

A sample day: Serangoon New Town to Batam

  1. 08:30Leave Serangoon New Town
  2. 09:10Arrive in Batam (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Taman rusa (Chital Deer) Pacific Palace Hotel
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Batam
  6. 15:10Head back to Serangoon New Town
  7. 15:50Home in Serangoon New Town

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Serangoon New Town?
The best day trips from Serangoon New Town are Batam, Johor Bahru, Pelentong, Iskandar Puteri, Mukim Pulai. The closest is Jurong West, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Serangoon New Town?
Jurong West is the closest, 16 km west of Serangoon New Town, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Serangoon New Town?
12 places are within about an hour's drive of Serangoon New Town: Jurong West (25 min), Masai (25 min), Jurong Town (25 min), Bandar Seri Alam (25 min), Johor Bahru (25 min), Pelentong (30 min).
What is the biggest city near Serangoon New Town for a day out?
Batam is the largest city in day-trip range, 28 km south-east of Serangoon New Town and about 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 Serangoon New Town?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Batu Pahat at 118 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.

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