Cities Near Jaffa
Cities near Jaffa, Israel: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bnei Brak, Rishon LeẔiyyon, Ra'anana. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Jaffa, Israel is Bnei Brak, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bnei Brak | 5 mi / 8 km | 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Rishon LeẔiyyon | 6 mi / 10 km | 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ra'anana | 12 mi / 19 km | 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Modiin | 19 mi / 30 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ashdod | 19 mi / 30 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Netanya | 21 mi / 33 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Beit Shemesh | 25 mi / 40 km | 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ashkelon | 28 mi / 46 km | 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hadera | 28 mi / 46 km | 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Nablus | 32 mi / 51 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Jaffa
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bnei Brak, Rishon LeẔiyyon, Ra'anana, Modiin, Ashdod. 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 Jaffa include Bnei Brak, Rishon LeẔiyyon, Ra'anana, Modiin, Ashdod. The closest is Bnei Brak, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.