8 Cities Near Jeddah + Drive Times
The 8 closest cities to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Mecca, Ta’if, Rabigh.
The closest notable city to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is Mecca, about 41 mi (67 km) away — roughly 1 hr 14 min by road. Below, 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeccaIslam's holiest city | 41 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ta’ifCool mountain resort and roses | 81 mi / 130 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| RabighCoastal town and industry | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| YanbuRed Sea port and reefs | 193 mi / 311 km | 4 hr 13 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Ash Shafā | 78 mi / 126 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Al Bahah | 179 mi / 289 km | 4 hr 10 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Port Sudan | 182 mi / 292 km | 4 hr 13 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Medina | 208 mi / 334 km | 4 hr 32 min | 53 min | Short break |
Day trips from Jeddah
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Mecca, Ta’if, Rabigh, Ash Shafā. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Jeddah
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Al Bahah. 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 Jeddah include Mecca, Ta’if, Rabigh, Yanbu, Ash Shafā. The closest is Mecca, about 41 miles (67 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.