Cities Near Monterey Park
Cities near Monterey Park, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Boyle Heights, El Monte, Pasadena. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Monterey Park, California is Boyle Heights, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyle Heights | 5 mi / 8 km | 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| El Monte | 5 mi / 9 km | 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pasadena | 6 mi / 10 km | 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Downey | 8 mi / 14 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hollywood | 12 mi / 19 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| La Habra | 14 mi / 22 km | 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Inglewood | 15 mi / 24 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Glendora | 16 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Diamond Bar | 18 mi / 29 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Carson | 18 mi / 30 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Monterey Park
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Boyle Heights, El Monte, Pasadena, Downey, Hollywood. 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 Monterey Park include Boyle Heights, El Monte, Pasadena, Downey, Hollywood. The closest is Boyle Heights, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.