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Cities Near Lancaster

Cities near Lancaster, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Palmdale, Santa Clarita, Burbank. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Lancaster, California is Palmdale, about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 28 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
Palmdale8 mi / 13 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Clarita31 mi / 50 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Burbank37 mi / 60 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
North Hills38 mi / 60 km1 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip
Pasadena38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip
Glendora42 mi / 67 km1 hr 15 minDrive/railDay trip
El Monte44 mi / 71 km1 hr 19 minDrive/railDay trip
Los Angeles45 mi / 72 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Woodland Hills45 mi / 73 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Simi Valley47 mi / 76 km1 hr 25 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Lancaster

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Palmdale, Santa Clarita, Burbank, North Hills, Pasadena. 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 Lancaster include Palmdale, Santa Clarita, Burbank, North Hills, Pasadena. The closest is Palmdale, about 8 miles (13 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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