Skip to main content
Travel and Time

Cities Near Hawthorne

Cities near Hawthorne, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Redondo Beach, Florence-Graham, Santa Monica. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Hawthorne, California is Redondo Beach, 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
Redondo Beach5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Florence-Graham7 mi / 11 km24 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Monica11 mi / 17 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Hollywood13 mi / 20 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
San Pedro13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakewood13 mi / 21 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Pico Rivera15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Sherman Oaks17 mi / 28 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Alhambra18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Buena Park21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Hawthorne

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Redondo Beach, Florence-Graham, Santa Monica, Hollywood, 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.

Distance calculatorFlight time calculator

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Hawthorne include Redondo Beach, Florence-Graham, Santa Monica, Hollywood, San Pedro. The closest is Redondo Beach, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

More about Hawthorne

Nearby city travel guides

Distances from Hawthorne

Travel tools