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The 13 Best Day Trips from Surat

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 Surat, India, led by Vadodara, Bhavnagar, Bilimora. The closest is Navsari, about 35 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Surat at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Vadodara129 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Bhavnagar94 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Bilimora49 km S55 minHalf-day trip
Navsari30 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Bharūch58 km N1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Vapi92 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Valsād66 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Nandurbar147 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Mahuva111 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Silvassa104 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Ankleshwar51 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Vijalpor32 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Pālitāna111 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Surat

  1. 1

    Vadodara, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north of Surat4 hr round trip

    Known for Harni Motnath Lake Zone.

    Also nearby: Khambhāt, Borsad.

  2. 2

    Bhavnagar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-west of Surat3 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Bilimora, India

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km south of Surat1 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Navsari, India

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km south of Surat1 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Bharūch, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north of Surat2 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Vapi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south of Surat2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Valsād, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south of Surat2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Nandurbar, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km east of Surat4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Mahuva, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of Surat3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Silvassa, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south of Surat3 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ankleshwar, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north of Surat2 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Vijalpor, India

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south of Surat1 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Pālitāna, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of Surat3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Surat to Vadodara

A realistic pace for Vadodara, 129 km from Surat. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Surat
  2. 09:30Arrive in Vadodara (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Harni Motnath Lake Zone
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Vadodara
  6. 15:30Head back to Surat
  7. 17:30Home in Surat

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Surat?
The best day trips from Surat are Vadodara, Bhavnagar, Bilimora, Navsari, Bharūch. The closest is Navsari, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Surat?
Navsari is the closest, 30 km south of Surat, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Surat?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Surat: Navsari (35 min), Vijalpor (35 min), Bilimora (55 min), Ankleshwar (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Surat for a day out?
Vadodara is the largest city in day-trip range, 129 km north of Surat and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Surat?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nandurbar at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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