The 15 Best Day Trips from Tampines 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 Tampines New Town, Singapore, led by Batam, Johor Bahru, Pelentong. The closest is Yishun New Town, about 25 min by car, and 13 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 Tampines New Town

  1. 1

    Batam, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south of Tampines New Town

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

  2. 2

    Johor Bahru, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-west of Tampines New Town
  3. 3

    Pelentong, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-west of Tampines New Town
  4. 4

    Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km west of Tampines New Town
  5. 5

    Mukim Pulai, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km north-west of Tampines New Town
  6. 6

    Kampung Larkin Lama, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km north-west of Tampines New Town
  7. 7

    Kampung Kangkar Teberau, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km north-west of Tampines New Town
  8. 8

    Kluang, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-west of Tampines New Town
  9. 9

    Jurong Town, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km west of Tampines New Town
  10. 10

    Woodlands, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north-west of Tampines New Town
  11. 11

    Jurong West, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km west of Tampines New Town
  12. 12

    Yishun New Town, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north-west of Tampines New Town
  13. 13

    Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-east of Tampines New Town
  14. 14

    Bandar Seri Alam, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north-west of Tampines New Town
  15. 15

    Choa Chu Kang New Town, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km west of Tampines New Town

A sample day: Tampines New Town to Batam

  1. 08:30Leave Tampines New Town
  2. 09:05Arrive in Batam (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Taman rusa (Chital Deer) Pacific Palace Hotel
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Batam
  6. 15:05Head back to Tampines New Town
  7. 15:40Home in Tampines New Town

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tampines New Town?
The best day trips from Tampines New Town are Batam, Johor Bahru, Pelentong, Iskandar Puteri, Mukim Pulai. The closest is Yishun New Town, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tampines New Town?
Yishun New Town is the closest, 16 km north-west of Tampines New Town, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tampines New Town?
13 places are within about an hour's drive of Tampines New Town: Yishun New Town (25 min), Bandar Seri Alam (30 min), Woodlands (30 min), Choa Chu Kang New Town (35 min), Batam (35 min), Pelentong (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Tampines New Town for a day out?
Batam is the largest city in day-trip range, 24 km south of Tampines New Town and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Tampines New Town?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kluang at 103 km, around 1 hr 35 min by car.

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