within/in walking distance

idiom

: not very far : close enough to reach by walking
Her house is within walking distance.
often + of
Her job is within walking distance of her school.

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About a dozen public parking lots are within walking distance of the Lincoln Road Mall, according to Miami Beach’s Parking Lot and Garage Locations map, each with 20 to 160 parking spaces available. Cordell Jones, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025 For Thieb Delaporte-Richard, the Parisian cafe within walking distance of his home in Santa Monica was the best spot for an early-morning chat. Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025 Wrigleyville was still a relatively insular neighborhood in ’90, with a few bars and Yum-Yum Donuts within walking distance of the park. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025 The hotel is conveniently situated in the historic downtown district, within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for within/in walking distance

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“Within/in walking distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%2Fin%20walking%20distance. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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