The 12 Best Day Trips from Tel Aviv
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 12 good day trips from Tel Aviv, Israel, led by Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa. The closest is Netanya, about 45 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 12 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Tel Aviv
- 1
Amman, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km east of Tel AvivKnown for Fulbright Commission.
- 2
Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km south-east of Tel AvivKnown for שער האשפות.
- 3
Zarqa, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km east of Tel Aviv - 4
Irbid, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-east of Tel Aviv - 5
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km south-east of Tel Aviv - 6
Gaza, Palestinian Territory
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-west of Tel Aviv - 7
West Jerusalem, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km south-east of Tel Aviv - 8
Haifa, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north of Tel Aviv - 9
Netanya, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km north of Tel Aviv - 10
Ashdod, Israel
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km south of Tel Aviv - 11
Arīsh, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-west of Tel Aviv - 12
Beersheba, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south of Tel Aviv
A sample day: Tel Aviv to Amman
- 07:30Leave Tel Aviv
- 09:15Arrive in Amman (1 hr 45 min drive)
- 09:30Fulbright Commission
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
- 15:15Head back to Tel Aviv
- 17:00Home in Tel Aviv
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Tel Aviv?
- The best day trips from Tel Aviv are Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa, Irbid, East Jerusalem. The closest is Netanya, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Tel Aviv?
- Netanya is the closest, 29 km north of Tel Aviv, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Tel Aviv?
- 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Tel Aviv: Netanya (45 min), Ashdod (40 min), West Jerusalem (1 hr), Jerusalem (1 hr), East Jerusalem (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Tel Aviv for a day out?
- Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 111 km east of Tel Aviv and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Tel Aviv?
- For a weekend away from Tel Aviv, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Arīsh (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Zarqa (123 km, 1 hr 55 min), Irbid (114 km, 1 hr 45 min), Amman (111 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Tel Aviv?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Arīsh at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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