Cities Near Tel Aviv
Cities near Tel Aviv, Israel: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Herzliya, Netanya, Ashdod. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Tel Aviv, Israel is Herzliya, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HerzliyaMarina and beaches | 6 mi / 10 km | 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| NetanyaCliffs and beaches | 18 mi / 29 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| AshdodPort and dunes | 21 mi / 34 km | 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| JerusalemThe old city and holy sites | 33 mi / 54 km | 1 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| HaifaThe Bahai Gardens | 52 mi / 84 km | 1 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lod | 11 mi / 18 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Modiin Ilit | 19 mi / 30 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Beit Shemesh | 26 mi / 42 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hadera | 26 mi / 42 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Nablus | 29 mi / 47 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Tel Aviv
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Herzliya, Netanya, Ashdod, Jerusalem, Haifa. 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 Tel Aviv include Herzliya, Netanya, Ashdod, Jerusalem, Haifa. The closest is Herzliya, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.