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Cities Near Peshawar

Cities near Peshawar, Pakistan: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Nowshera Cantonment, Mardan, Kohat. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Peshawar, Pakistan is Nowshera Cantonment, about 24 mi (39 km) away — roughly 46 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
Nowshera Cantonment24 mi / 39 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Mardan30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Kohat30 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Tordher41 mi / 65 km1 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip
Attock City48 mi / 77 km1 hr 26 minDrive/railDay trip
Swabi52 mi / 83 km1 hr 33 minDrive/railDay trip
Mingora70 mi / 112 km2 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Jalālābād71 mi / 114 km2 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Haripur78 mi / 125 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Islamabad86 mi / 139 km2 hrDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Peshawar

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Nowshera Cantonment, Mardan, Kohat, Tordher, Attock City. 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 Peshawar include Nowshera Cantonment, Mardan, Kohat, Tordher, Attock City. The closest is Nowshera Cantonment, about 24 miles (39 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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