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Cities Near Torrance

Cities near Torrance, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hawthorne, San Pedro, Compton. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Torrance, California is Hawthorne, 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
Hawthorne6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
San Pedro7 mi / 12 km25 minDrive/railDay trip
Compton8 mi / 13 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Monica15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Koreatown15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Norwalk16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
East Los Angeles16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Westminster20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Sherman Oaks23 mi / 36 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
La Habra24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Torrance

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hawthorne, San Pedro, Compton, Santa Monica, Koreatown. 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 Torrance include Hawthorne, San Pedro, Compton, Santa Monica, Koreatown. The closest is Hawthorne, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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