The 14 Best Day Trips from Ungaran
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 Ungaran, Indonesia, led by Semarang, Jepara, Surakarta. The closest is Semarang, about 25 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Ungaran at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semarang | 16 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Jepara | 68 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Surakarta | 66 km SE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Yogyakarta | 74 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Pekalongan | 85 km W | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Tegal | 143 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Purwokerto | 133 km W | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Madiun | 135 km SE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Salatiga | 23 km SE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Pemalang | 116 km W | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Purwodadi | 57 km E | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Adiwerna | 142 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Magelang | 42 km SW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Klaten | 67 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Ungaran
- 1
Semarang, Indonesia
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km north of Ungaran50 min round tripKnown for Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong.
- 2
Jepara, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-east of Ungaran2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Fort Japara.
Also nearby: Batang.
- 3
Surakarta, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south-east of Ungaran2 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south of Ungaran2 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Pekalongan, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Ungaran2 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Tegal, Indonesia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Ungaran4 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Purwokerto, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km west of Ungaran4 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Madiun, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south-east of Ungaran4 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Salatiga, Indonesia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km south-east of Ungaran1 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Pemalang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Ungaran3 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Purwodadi, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km east of Ungaran2 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Adiwerna, Indonesia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km west of Ungaran4 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Magelang, Indonesia
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km south-west of Ungaran1 hr 40 min round trip - 14
Klaten, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south of Ungaran2 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Ungaran to Semarang
A realistic pace for Semarang, 16 km from Ungaran. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Ungaran
- 08:55Arrive in Semarang (25 min drive)
- 09:10Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong
- 11:10Lunch
- 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Semarang
- 14:55Head back to Ungaran
- 15:20Home in Ungaran
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Ungaran?
- The best day trips from Ungaran are Semarang, Jepara, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Pekalongan. The closest is Semarang, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Ungaran?
- Semarang is the closest, 16 km north of Ungaran, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Ungaran?
- 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Ungaran: Semarang (25 min), Salatiga (35 min), Magelang (50 min).
- How far is too far for a day trip from Ungaran?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tegal at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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