Cities Near Santa Cruz
Cities near Santa Cruz, Philippines: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Los Baños, San Pablo, Tanay. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Santa Cruz, Philippines is Los Baños, about 14 mi (22 km) away — roughly 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Baños | 14 mi / 22 km | 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Pablo | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tanay | 17 mi / 28 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Cabuyao | 19 mi / 31 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Santo Tomas | 22 mi / 35 km | 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Candelaria | 24 mi / 39 km | 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Angono | 24 mi / 39 km | 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Pedro | 25 mi / 41 km | 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lucena | 28 mi / 45 km | 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lipa City | 29 mi / 47 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Santa Cruz
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Los Baños, San Pablo, Tanay, Cabuyao, Santo Tomas. 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 Santa Cruz include Los Baños, San Pablo, Tanay, Cabuyao, Santo Tomas. The closest is Los Baños, about 14 miles (22 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.