10 Cities Near Mashhad + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Mashhad, IR, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Neyshābūr, Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh, Qūchān.
The closest notable city to Mashhad, IR is Neyshābūr, about 44 mi (70 km) away — roughly 1 hr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neyshābūr | 44 mi / 70 km | 1 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh | 75 mi / 120 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Qūchān | 80 mi / 129 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tejen | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Torbat-e Jām | 95 mi / 152 km | 2 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kāshmar | 97 mi / 156 km | 2 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sabzevar | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Shīrvān | 117 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Esfarāyen | 126 mi / 202 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ashgabat | 130 mi / 210 km | 3 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Mashhad
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Neyshābūr, Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh, Qūchān, Tejen, Torbat-e Jām. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Mashhad
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Sabzevar, Shīrvān, Esfarāyen, Ashgabat. 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 Mashhad include Neyshābūr, Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh, Qūchān, Tejen, Torbat-e Jām. The closest is Neyshābūr, about 44 miles (70 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.