Day trip from Tel Aviv to Haifa
Haifa lies 84 km (52 mi) north of Tel Aviv, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 84 km (52 mi) apart, Haifa is a realistic day trip from Tel Aviv: about 1 h 22 min each way by road.
| Tel Aviv | Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Israel | Israel |
| Population | 432,892 | 285,316 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 101 m (331 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
What to see in Haifa
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Israel National Museum of Science, Technology, and Space | 300,000 | — |
The busiest is Israel National Museum of Science, Technology, and Space at 300,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Haifa
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Staying in Haifa
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Common questions
How far is Haifa from Tel Aviv?
84 km (52 mi) in a straight line, north of Tel Aviv; by road roughly 102 km (64 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tel Aviv to Haifa by road?
About 1 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tel Aviv and Haifa?
No, both are on Asia/Jerusalem at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.