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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nowshera Cantonment | 24 mi / 39 km | 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Mardan | 30 mi / 48 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kohat | 30 mi / 49 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tordher | 41 mi / 65 km | 1 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Attock City | 48 mi / 77 km | 1 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Swabi | 52 mi / 83 km | 1 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Mingora | 70 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Jalālābād | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Haripur | 78 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Islamabad | 86 mi / 139 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day 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.