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The 4 Best Day Trips from Zhytomyr

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

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There are 4 good day trips from Zhytomyr, Ukraine, led by Kyiv, Vinnytsya, Bila Tserkva. The closest is Berdychiv, about 50 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Zhytomyr at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Kyiv	133 km E	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Vinnytsya	116 km S	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip
Bila Tserkva	115 km SE	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip
Berdychiv	42 km S	50 min	Half-day trip

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The best day trips from Zhytomyr

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Kyiv, Ukraine
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km east of Zhytomyr4 hr 10 min round trip
Known for Сонячний годинник, 1826 р..
Also nearby: Dniprovskyi, Darnytsya, Vyhurivshchyna-Troyeshchyna, Shevchenkivskyi, Borshchahivka, Mykilska Borshchahivka, Pozniaky, Pechersk, Kharkivskyi Masyv, Lisovyi Masyv, Chokolivka.
2
Vinnytsya, Ukraine
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south of Zhytomyr3 hr 40 min round trip
3
Bila Tserkva, Ukraine
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-east of Zhytomyr3 hr 40 min round trip
4
Berdychiv, Ukraine
Half-day trip
About 50 min by car42 km south of Zhytomyr1 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Zhytomyr to Kyiv

A realistic pace for Kyiv, 133 km from Zhytomyr. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Zhytomyr
09:35Arrive in Kyiv (2 hr 5 min drive)
09:50Сонячний годинник, 1826 р.
11:50Lunch
13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kyiv
15:35Head back to Zhytomyr
17:40Home in Zhytomyr

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zhytomyr?: The best day trips from Zhytomyr are Kyiv, Vinnytsya, Bila Tserkva, Berdychiv. The closest is Berdychiv, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zhytomyr?: Berdychiv is the closest, 42 km south of Zhytomyr, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Zhytomyr?: One place is within about an hour's drive of Zhytomyr: Berdychiv (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Zhytomyr for a day out?: Kyiv is the largest city in day-trip range, 133 km east of Zhytomyr and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Zhytomyr?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kyiv at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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