Cities Near Ramallah
Cities near Ramallah, Palestine: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including West Jerusalem, Modiin Ilit, Beit Shemesh. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Ramallah, Palestine is West Jerusalem, about 8 mi (14 km) away — roughly 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jerusalem | 8 mi / 14 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Modiin Ilit | 10 mi / 15 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Beit Shemesh | 17 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lod | 19 mi / 30 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Nablus | 22 mi / 36 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Petaẖ Tiqwa | 22 mi / 36 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| H̱olon | 26 mi / 42 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hebron | 27 mi / 43 km | 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| As Salţ | 32 mi / 52 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ashdod | 33 mi / 54 km | 1 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Ramallah
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: West Jerusalem, Modiin Ilit, Beit Shemesh, Lod, Nablus. 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 Ramallah include West Jerusalem, Modiin Ilit, Beit Shemesh, Lod, Nablus. The closest is West Jerusalem, about 8 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.