The 15 Best Day Trips from Toa Payoh 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 Toa Payoh New Town, Singapore, led by Batam, Johor Bahru, Pelentong. The closest is Pasir Gudang, 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 Toa Payoh New Town

  1. 1

    Batam, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south-east of Toa Payoh 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 Toa Payoh New Town
  3. 3

    Pelentong, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north of Toa Payoh New Town
  4. 4

    Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km west of Toa Payoh New Town
  5. 5

    Pasir Gudang, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km north-east of Toa Payoh New Town
  6. 6

    Mukim Pulai, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km north-west of Toa Payoh New Town
  7. 7

    Kampung Larkin Lama, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-west of Toa Payoh New Town
  8. 8

    Kampung Kangkar Teberau, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-west of Toa Payoh New Town
  9. 9

    Kluang, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-west of Toa Payoh New Town
  10. 10

    Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-east of Toa Payoh New Town
  11. 11

    Bandar Seri Alam, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north of Toa Payoh New Town
  12. 12

    Skudai, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km north-west of Toa Payoh New Town
  13. 13

    Batu Pahat, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-west of Toa Payoh New Town
  14. 14

    Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km north of Toa Payoh New Town
  15. 15

    Masai, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north of Toa Payoh New Town

A sample day: Toa Payoh New Town to Batam

  1. 08:30Leave Toa Payoh 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 Toa Payoh New Town
  7. 15:50Home in Toa Payoh New Town

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Toa Payoh New Town?
The best day trips from Toa Payoh New Town are Batam, Johor Bahru, Pelentong, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang. The closest is Pasir Gudang, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Toa Payoh New Town?
Pasir Gudang is the closest, 15 km north-east of Toa Payoh New Town, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Toa Payoh New Town?
12 places are within about an hour's drive of Toa Payoh New Town: Pasir Gudang (25 min), Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru (25 min), Masai (25 min), Johor Bahru (25 min), Bandar Seri Alam (30 min), Pelentong (30 min).
What is the biggest city near Toa Payoh New Town for a day out?
Batam is the largest city in day-trip range, 28 km south-east of Toa Payoh 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 Toa Payoh New Town?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Batu Pahat at 117 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.

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