Cities Near Ashkelon
Cities near Ashkelon, Israel: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bayt Lāhyā, Ashdod, Reẖovot. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Ashkelon, Israel is Bayt Lāhyā, about 10 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayt Lāhyā | 10 mi / 15 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ashdod | 10 mi / 16 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Reẖovot | 21 mi / 34 km | 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dayr al Balaḩ | 22 mi / 35 km | 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bet Shemesh | 25 mi / 40 km | 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| H̱olon | 27 mi / 43 km | 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Modiin | 30 mi / 48 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Beersheba | 32 mi / 51 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Rafaḩ | 32 mi / 52 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hebron | 32 mi / 52 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Ashkelon
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bayt Lāhyā, Ashdod, Reẖovot, Dayr al Balaḩ, Bet Shemesh. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
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 Ashkelon include Bayt Lāhyā, Ashdod, Reẖovot, Dayr al Balaḩ, Bet Shemesh. The closest is Bayt Lāhyā, about 10 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.