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Cities Near Whittier

Cities near Whittier, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including La Habra, Norwalk, El Monte. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Whittier, California is La Habra, about 6 mi (10 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
La Habra6 mi / 10 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
Norwalk6 mi / 10 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
El Monte6 mi / 10 km21 minDrive/railDay trip
East Los Angeles9 mi / 14 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Compton12 mi / 20 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Diamond Bar13 mi / 21 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Pasadena13 mi / 21 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Yorba Linda14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Glendora14 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Garden Grove15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Whittier

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: La Habra, Norwalk, El Monte, East Los Angeles, Compton. 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 Whittier include La Habra, Norwalk, El Monte, East Los Angeles, Compton. The closest is La Habra, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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