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Cities Near Mersa Matruh

Cities near Mersa Matruh, Egypt: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Alexandria, Kafr ad Dawwār, Idkū. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Mersa Matruh, Egypt is Alexandria, about 159 mi (255 km) away — roughly 3 hr 41 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.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Alexandria159 mi / 255 km3 hr 41 min47 minWeekend getaway
Kafr ad Dawwār172 mi / 276 km3 hr 59 min49 minWeekend getaway
Idkū181 mi / 291 km4 hr 12 min50 minWeekend getaway
Ḩawsh ‘Īsá183 mi / 295 km4 hr 15 min50 minWeekend getaway
Rosetta188 mi / 302 km4 hr 6 min51 minWeekend getaway
Damanhūr192 mi / 309 km4 hr 12 min51 minWeekend getaway
Fuwwah196 mi / 315 km4 hr 16 min52 minWeekend getaway
Tobruk200 mi / 321 km4 hr 21 min52 minWeekend getaway
Disūq202 mi / 325 km4 hr 24 min52 minShort break
Basyūn213 mi / 343 km4 hr 39 min54 minShort break

Weekend getaways from Mersa Matruh

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Alexandria, Kafr ad Dawwār. 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 Mersa Matruh include Alexandria, Kafr ad Dawwār, Idkū, Ḩawsh ‘Īsá, Rosetta. The closest is Alexandria, about 159 miles (255 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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