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Cities Near Newport Beach

Cities near Newport Beach, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Fountain Valley, Irvine, Aliso Viejo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Newport Beach, California is Fountain Valley, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 22 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
Fountain Valley6 mi / 10 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Irvine7 mi / 11 km24 minDrive/railDay trip
Aliso Viejo12 mi / 20 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Orange12 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Buena Park18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Long Beach18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
San Clemente23 mi / 36 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Paramount23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Whittier26 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Corona27 mi / 44 km53 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Newport Beach

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Fountain Valley, Irvine, Aliso Viejo, Orange, Buena Park. 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 Newport Beach include Fountain Valley, Irvine, Aliso Viejo, Orange, Buena Park. The closest is Fountain Valley, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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