Cities Near Rawalpindi
Cities near Rawalpindi, Pakistan: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Gujar Khan, Haripur, Abbottabad. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Rawalpindi, Pakistan is Gujar Khan, about 28 mi (45 km) away — roughly 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujar Khan | 28 mi / 45 km | 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Haripur | 28 mi / 46 km | 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Abbottabad | 39 mi / 63 km | 1 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Attock City | 41 mi / 66 km | 1 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Rawala Kot | 45 mi / 72 km | 1 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chakwal | 47 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Swabi | 49 mi / 79 km | 1 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kotli | 49 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| New Mirpur | 51 mi / 82 km | 1 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Mansehra | 51 mi / 83 km | 1 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Rawalpindi
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Gujar Khan, Haripur, Abbottabad, Attock City, Rawala Kot. 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 Rawalpindi include Gujar Khan, Haripur, Abbottabad, Attock City, Rawala Kot. The closest is Gujar Khan, about 28 miles (45 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.