The 15 Best Day Trips from Setapak

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 Setapak, Malaysia, led by Kampung Baru Subang, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam. The closest is Petaling Jaya, 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 Setapak

  1. 1

    Kampung Baru Subang, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km west of Setapak

    Known for Sunway Lagoon.

  2. 2

    Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south-west of Setapak
  3. 3

    Shah Alam, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south-west of Setapak
  4. 4

    Subang Jaya, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-west of Setapak
  5. 5

    Bukit Rahman Putra, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km west of Setapak
  6. 6

    Malacca, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south-east of Setapak
  7. 7

    Kota Damansara, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km west of Setapak
  8. 8

    Puchong, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-west of Setapak
  9. 9

    Seremban, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south-east of Setapak
  10. 10

    Kapar, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km west of Setapak
  11. 11

    Klang, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-west of Setapak
  12. 12

    Kajang, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south of Setapak
  13. 13

    Teluk Intan, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-west of Setapak
  14. 14

    Kampong Baharu Cheras Batu Sebelas, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km south of Setapak
  15. 15

    Sungai Buloh, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km west of Setapak

A sample day: Setapak to Kampung Baru Subang

  1. 08:30Leave Setapak
  2. 09:05Arrive in Kampung Baru Subang (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Sunway Lagoon
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kampung Baru Subang
  6. 15:05Head back to Setapak
  7. 15:40Home in Setapak

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Setapak?
The best day trips from Setapak are Kampung Baru Subang, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, Bukit Rahman Putra. The closest is Petaling Jaya, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Setapak?
Petaling Jaya is the closest, 17 km south-west of Setapak, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Setapak?
12 places are within about an hour's drive of Setapak: Petaling Jaya (25 min), Kota Damansara (25 min), Bukit Rahman Putra (25 min), Kampong Baharu Cheras Batu Sebelas (25 min), Sungai Buloh (25 min), Kampung Baru Subang (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Setapak for a day out?
Kampung Baru Subang is the largest city in day-trip range, 22 km west of Setapak and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Setapak?
For a weekend away from Setapak, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Malacca (126 km, 2 hr), Teluk Intan (120 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Setapak?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Malacca at 126 km, around 2 hr by car.

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