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Cities Near Downey

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

The closest notable city to Downey, California is Montebello, 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
Montebello5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Compton6 mi / 9 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
Buena Park9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Los Angeles10 mi / 16 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Hacienda Heights10 mi / 16 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Long Beach12 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Hawthorne13 mi / 20 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Pasadena14 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Westminster14 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Yorba Linda19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Downey

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Montebello, Compton, Buena Park, Los Angeles, Hacienda Heights. 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 Downey include Montebello, Compton, Buena Park, Los Angeles, Hacienda Heights. The closest is Montebello, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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