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Cities Near Van Nuys

Cities near Van Nuys, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Northridge, Universal City, Santa Monica. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Van Nuys, California is Northridge, about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 20 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
Northridge6 mi / 9 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
Universal City6 mi / 10 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Monica12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Los Angeles15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Clarita15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Inglewood16 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Pasadena18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Simi Valley20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Thousand Oaks22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Lynwood22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Van Nuys

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

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