Cities Near Chinatown
Cities near Chinatown, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Daly City, Oakland, Richmond. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Chinatown, California is Daly City, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daly City | 7 mi / 11 km | 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Oakland | 8 mi / 12 km | 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Richmond | 10 mi / 16 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Rafael | 14 mi / 22 km | 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Leandro | 15 mi / 24 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Mateo | 17 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Walnut Creek | 20 mi / 33 km | 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Vallejo | 23 mi / 37 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Novato | 23 mi / 37 km | 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Ramon | 24 mi / 38 km | 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Chinatown
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Daly City, Oakland, Richmond, San Rafael, San Leandro. 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 Chinatown include Daly City, Oakland, Richmond, San Rafael, San Leandro. The closest is Daly City, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.