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Cities Near Universal City

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

The closest notable city to Universal City, California is Sherman Oaks, 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
Sherman Oaks6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Glendale6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Boyle Heights11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Monica11 mi / 18 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Inglewood12 mi / 20 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Woodland Hills15 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Rosemead17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Compton18 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Redondo Beach20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Clarita21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Universal City

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

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