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The 13 Best Day Trips from West Jerusalem

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from West Jerusalem, Israel, led by Amman, Zarqa, Irbid. The closest is Rishon LeTsiyyon, about 55 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from West Jerusalem at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Amman71 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Zarqa88 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Irbid104 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Tel Aviv53 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Gaza78 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Haifa117 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Rishon LeTsiyyon46 km NW55 minHalf-day trip
Petaẖ Tiqva46 km NW55 minHalf-day trip
Netanya70 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ashdod54 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Bnei Brak49 km NW55 minHalf-day trip
H̱olon49 km NW55 minHalf-day trip
Beersheba72 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from West Jerusalem

  1. 1

    Amman, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km east of West Jerusalem2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Fulbright Commission.

    Also nearby: Russeifa, Ḩayy Khildā.

  2. 2

    Zarqa, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km east of West Jerusalem2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Irbid, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of West Jerusalem3 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north-west of West Jerusalem2 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Gaza, Palestinian Territory

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south-west of West Jerusalem3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Haifa, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north of West Jerusalem3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north-west of West Jerusalem1 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north-west of West Jerusalem1 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Netanya, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north-west of West Jerusalem2 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ashdod, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km west of West Jerusalem2 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Bnei Brak, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-west of West Jerusalem1 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    H̱olon, Israel

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-west of West Jerusalem1 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Beersheba, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-west of West Jerusalem2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: West Jerusalem to Amman

A realistic pace for Amman, 71 km from West Jerusalem. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave West Jerusalem
  2. 09:50Arrive in Amman (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Fulbright Commission
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
  6. 15:50Head back to West Jerusalem
  7. 17:10Home in West Jerusalem

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from West Jerusalem?
The best day trips from West Jerusalem are Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Tel Aviv, Gaza. The closest is Rishon LeTsiyyon, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from West Jerusalem?
Rishon LeTsiyyon is the closest, 46 km north-west of West Jerusalem, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of West Jerusalem?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of West Jerusalem: Rishon LeTsiyyon (55 min), Petaẖ Tiqva (55 min), Bnei Brak (55 min), H̱olon (55 min), Tel Aviv (1 hr), Ashdod (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near West Jerusalem for a day out?
Amman is the largest city in day-trip range, 71 km east of West Jerusalem and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from West Jerusalem?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Haifa at 117 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.

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