The 14 Best Day Trips from Üsküdar
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Üsküdar, Turkey, led by Bursa, Küçükçekmece, Sancaktepe. The closest is Sultangazi, about 25 min by car, and 10 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Üsküdar at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bursa | 92 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Küçükçekmece | 21 km W | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Sancaktepe | 18 km E | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Sultangazi | 15 km NW | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Maltepe | 15 km SE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Beylikdüzü | 32 km W | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Sultanbeyli | 23 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Adapazarı | 120 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Gebze | 43 km SE | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Çorlu | 103 km W | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Arnavutköy | 29 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| İzmit | 82 km E | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Başakşehir | 21 km NW | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Büyükçekmece | 36 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Üsküdar
- 1
Bursa, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south of Üsküdar2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for Ulu Cami.
Also nearby: Nilüfer.
- 2
Küçükçekmece, Turkey
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km west of Üsküdar1 hr round tripKnown for Kıbrıs Anıtı.
- 3
Sancaktepe, Turkey
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km east of Üsküdar50 min round trip - 4
Sultangazi, Turkey
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car15 km north-west of Üsküdar50 min round trip - 5
Maltepe, Turkey
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car15 km south-east of Üsküdar50 min round trip - 6
Beylikdüzü, Turkey
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car32 km west of Üsküdar1 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Sultanbeyli, Turkey
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km east of Üsküdar1 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Adapazarı, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Üsküdar3 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Gebze, Turkey
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km south-east of Üsküdar1 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Çorlu, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km west of Üsküdar3 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Arnavutköy, Turkey
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km north-west of Üsküdar1 hr 30 min round trip - 12
İzmit, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km east of Üsküdar2 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Başakşehir, Turkey
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km north-west of Üsküdar1 hr round trip - 14
Büyükçekmece, Turkey
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km west of Üsküdar1 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Üsküdar to Bursa
A realistic pace for Bursa, 92 km from Üsküdar. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Üsküdar
- 09:55Arrive in Bursa (1 hr 25 min drive)
- 10:10Ulu Cami
- 12:10Lunch
- 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bursa
- 15:55Head back to Üsküdar
- 17:20Home in Üsküdar
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Üsküdar?
- The best day trips from Üsküdar are Bursa, Küçükçekmece, Sancaktepe, Sultangazi, Maltepe. The closest is Sultangazi, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Üsküdar?
- Sultangazi is the closest, 15 km north-west of Üsküdar, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Üsküdar?
- 10 places are within about an hour's drive of Üsküdar: Sultangazi (25 min), Maltepe (25 min), Sancaktepe (25 min), Küçükçekmece (30 min), Başakşehir (30 min), Sultanbeyli (35 min).
- What is the biggest city near Üsküdar for a day out?
- Bursa is the largest city in day-trip range, 92 km south of Üsküdar and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Üsküdar?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Adapazarı at 120 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.
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