10 Cities Near Alexandria + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Alexandria, Egypt, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Rosetta, Damanhūr, Tanta.
The closest notable city to Alexandria, Egypt is Rosetta, about 33 mi (52 km) away — roughly 58 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RosettaWhere the famous stone was found | 33 mi / 52 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| DamanhūrTemples and a busy souk | 35 mi / 56 km | 1 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| TantaA great Delta festival city | 70 mi / 113 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| CairoPyramids and the grand museum | 112 mi / 180 km | 2 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kafr ash Shaykh | 61 mi / 98 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Munūf | 79 mi / 127 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Samannūd | 80 mi / 129 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bilqās | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Diyarb Najm | 95 mi / 154 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Toukh | 96 mi / 155 km | 2 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Alexandria
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Rosetta, Damanhūr, Tanta, Kafr ash Shaykh, Munūf. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Alexandria
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Cairo. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Alexandria include Rosetta, Damanhūr, Tanta, Cairo, Kafr ash Shaykh. The closest is Rosetta, about 33 miles (52 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.