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Cities Near Compton

Cities near Compton, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Gardena, Lakewood, Huntington Park. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Compton, California is Gardena, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 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.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Gardena5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakewood6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Huntington Park6 mi / 10 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
South Whittier11 mi / 18 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
San Pedro12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Monterey Park13 mi / 21 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Hollywood15 mi / 25 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Westminster15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Fullerton17 mi / 27 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Monica18 mi / 29 km34 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Compton

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Gardena, Lakewood, Huntington Park, South Whittier, San Pedro. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Compton include Gardena, Lakewood, Huntington Park, South Whittier, San Pedro. The closest is Gardena, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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