How far is Agua Dulce, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Agua Dulce, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.24 mi
00h 56m
Flight
31.04 mi
49.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.04 mi
Kilometers
49.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.24 mi
Kilometers
72.81 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Tue, Apr 14, 7:53 PM PDT
Return by in Agua Dulce
Tue, Apr 14, 8:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Agua Dulce
2026-04-14T18:57
Arrive Los Angeles
Tue, Apr 14, 7:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Agua Dulce
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
San Fernando
CA

City in California, USA

From Agua Dulce
23.9 mi
00h 28m
To Los Angeles
21.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Agua Dulce and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Agua Dulce and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on Darling Road

    53 m · 13 sec · Darling Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Agua Dulce Canyon Road

    2638 ft · 1 min · Agua Dulce Canyon Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Escondido Canyon Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Escondido Canyon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 14 South: Los Angeles

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway

    17.4 mi · 19 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2606 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Agua Dulce and Los Angeles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Antelope Valley Freeway
18.9 mi · 42%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 36%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 12%
Golden State Freeway
2.65 mi · 6%
Escondido Canyon Road
2.61 mi · 6%
Agua Dulce Canyon Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Antelope Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway

17.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Fernando
00h 28m from Agua Dulce
Leave By
4:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Agua Dulce and Sunny near Los Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Agua Dulce to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

San Fernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Agua Dulce and 21.4 miles from Los Angeles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Agua Dulce and Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near San Fernando

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around San Fernando, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Fernando.

RAIL

Van Nuys station

8 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.
RAIL

Burbank Airport–South station

12 mi away
3750 Empire Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

13 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

15 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Agua Dulce and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 31.04 mi (49.96 km).

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#1 Agua Dulce

Agua Dulce is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4963800, -118.3256300
Altitude770
CountryUnited States
Los Angeles

#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Darling Road (-118.32563, 34.496325)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.04 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.46
3.2 gal · 12.08 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.23 $18.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $9.71 $19.41
Premium $6.24 $9.99 $19.98
Diesel $7.57 $12.11 $24.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Agua Dulce and Los Angeles. The current time is 18:57:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.