The 14 Best Day Trips from Zarqa

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Zarqa, Jordan, led by Amman, Jerusalem, Irbid. The closest is Amman, about 30 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Zarqa

  1. 1

    Amman, Jordan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km south-west of Zarqa

    Known for Fulbright Commission.

  2. 2

    Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km west of Zarqa

    Known for שער האשפות.

  3. 3

    Irbid, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north-west of Zarqa
  4. 4

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km west of Zarqa
  5. 5

    East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km west of Zarqa
  6. 6

    West Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km west of Zarqa
  7. 7

    Haifa, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-west of Zarqa
  8. 8

    Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km west of Zarqa
  9. 9

    Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km west of Zarqa
  10. 10

    Ḩayy Khildā, Jordan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km west of Zarqa
  11. 11

    Netanya, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km west of Zarqa
  12. 12

    Ashdod, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km west of Zarqa
  13. 13

    Bnei Brak, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km west of Zarqa
  14. 14

    H̱olon, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km west of Zarqa

A sample day: Zarqa to Amman

  1. 08:30Leave Zarqa
  2. 09:00Arrive in Amman (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15Fulbright Commission
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Amman
  6. 15:00Head back to Zarqa
  7. 15:30Home in Zarqa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zarqa?
The best day trips from Zarqa are Amman, Jerusalem, Irbid, Tel Aviv, East Jerusalem. The closest is Amman, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zarqa?
Amman is the closest, 19 km south-west of Zarqa, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Zarqa?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Zarqa: Amman (30 min), Ḩayy Khildā (40 min).
Where can I go for a weekend from Zarqa?
For a weekend away from Zarqa, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Ashdod (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Haifa (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), H̱olon (124 km, 1 hr 55 min), Rishon LeTsiyyon (123 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Zarqa?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ashdod at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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