Skip to main content
Travel and Time

Cities Near East Los Angeles

Cities near East Los Angeles, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Pico Rivera, Alhambra, Florence-Graham. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to East Los Angeles, California is Pico Rivera, 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
Pico Rivera5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Alhambra6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Florence-Graham6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Glendale9 mi / 15 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakewood12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Baldwin Park13 mi / 21 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
La Habra14 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Carson15 mi / 24 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Sherman Oaks18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Monica18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from East Los Angeles

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Pico Rivera, Alhambra, Florence-Graham, Glendale, Lakewood. 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.

Distance calculatorFlight time calculator

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near East Los Angeles include Pico Rivera, Alhambra, Florence-Graham, Glendale, Lakewood. The closest is Pico Rivera, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

More about East Los Angeles

Nearby city travel guides

Distances from East Los Angeles

Travel tools