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Cities Near Long Beach

Cities near Long Beach, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Torrance, Westminster, Norwalk. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Long Beach, California is Torrance, about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 33 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
Torrance10 mi / 16 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Westminster10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Norwalk11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Lynwood11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Inglewood16 mi / 26 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Anaheim16 mi / 26 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Montebello17 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Costa Mesa18 mi / 29 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Los Angeles20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Hacienda Heights20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Long Beach

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Torrance, Westminster, Norwalk, Lynwood, Inglewood. 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 Long Beach include Torrance, Westminster, Norwalk, Lynwood, Inglewood. The closest is Torrance, about 10 miles (16 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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