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Cities Near Sherman Oaks

Cities near Sherman Oaks, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Universal City, North Hills, Woodland Hills. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Sherman Oaks, California is Universal City, about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 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
Universal City6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
North Hills6 mi / 10 km21 minDrive/railDay trip
Woodland Hills9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Monica9 mi / 15 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Los Angeles14 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Inglewood14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Pasadena17 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Clarita17 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Lynwood20 mi / 33 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Simi Valley21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Sherman Oaks

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Universal City, North Hills, Woodland Hills, Santa Monica, Los Angeles. 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 Sherman Oaks include Universal City, North Hills, Woodland Hills, Santa Monica, Los Angeles. The closest is Universal City, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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