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Cities Near Gardena

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

The closest notable city to Gardena, California is Compton, 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
Compton5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Redondo Beach5 mi / 9 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Inglewood6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
San Pedro11 mi / 17 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Boyle Heights12 mi / 19 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Norwalk13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Monica14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Hollywood15 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Rosemead19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Westminster20 mi / 31 km38 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Gardena

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Compton, Redondo Beach, Inglewood, San Pedro, Boyle 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.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Gardena include Compton, Redondo Beach, Inglewood, San Pedro, Boyle Heights. The closest is Compton, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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