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Cities Near Palmdale

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

The closest notable city to Palmdale, California is Lancaster, 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
Lancaster8 mi / 13 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Clarita28 mi / 44 km53 minDrive/railDay trip
Burbank30 mi / 48 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Pasadena30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
North Hills32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Glendora34 mi / 54 km1 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip
El Monte36 mi / 57 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Los Angeles37 mi / 60 km1 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip
Woodland Hills40 mi / 64 km1 hr 11 minDrive/railDay trip
Pomona42 mi / 67 km1 hr 15 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Palmdale

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

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