How far is Arvin, CA from Santa Fe Springs, CA?
The driving distance from Arvin, CA to Santa Fe Springs, CA is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvin and Santa Fe Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvin and Santa Fe Springs.
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Start on Bear Mountain Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bear Mountain Boulevard
36 m · 2 sec · East Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · East Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Union Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South Union Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward 99
2861 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 19
877 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lakewood Boulevard, Rosemead Boulevard
108 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Lakewood Boulevard
1641 ft · 36 sec · Lakewood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Alburtis Avenue
75 m · 10 sec · Alburtis Avenue
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Turn right
64 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
636 ft · 17 sec · Telegraph Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Telegraph Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvin and Santa Fe Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Arvin and Sunny near Santa Fe Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvin to Santa Fe Springs?
The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Arvin and 61 miles from Santa Fe Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.92 one way or $53.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arvin and Sunny near Santa Fe Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Val Verde
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Val Verde.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvin and Santa Fe Springs. Straight-line distance: 96.9 mi (155.94 km).
#1 Arvin
City in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 21,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.2091300, -118.8284300 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Fe Springs
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 17,349 |
| Coordinates | 33.9472400, -118.0853500 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Fe Springs (-118.08535, 33.94724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $27.95 | $55.89 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $28.76 | $57.53 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $36.18 | $72.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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