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Cities Near South Whittier

Cities near South Whittier, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hacienda Heights, Downey, Buena Park. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to South Whittier, California is Hacienda 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.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Hacienda Heights5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Downey5 mi / 9 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Buena Park6 mi / 10 km21 minDrive/railDay trip
Monterey Park9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Westminster13 mi / 21 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Yorba Linda14 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Diamond Bar14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Long Beach15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Gardena16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Glendora16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from South Whittier

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hacienda Heights, Downey, Buena Park, Monterey Park, Westminster. 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 South Whittier include Hacienda Heights, Downey, Buena Park, Monterey Park, Westminster. The closest is Hacienda Heights, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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