Cities Near Hemel Hempstead
Cities near Hemel Hempstead, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including St Albans, Luton, Stevenage. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Hemel Hempstead, UK is St Albans, 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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 5 mi / 8 km | 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Luton | 9 mi / 14 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Stevenage | 15 mi / 24 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Brent | 15 mi / 25 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| High Wycombe | 15 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Aylesbury | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Enfield Town | 17 mi / 28 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Slough | 18 mi / 29 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bletchley | 21 mi / 33 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Islington | 21 mi / 34 km | 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Hemel Hempstead
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: St Albans, Luton, Stevenage, Brent, High Wycombe. 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 Hemel Hempstead include St Albans, Luton, Stevenage, Brent, High Wycombe. The closest is St Albans, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.