How far is Bradbury, CA from Santa Monica, CA?
The driving distance from Bradbury, CA to Santa Monica, CA is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Town in Marin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bradbury and Santa Monica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradbury and Santa Monica.
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Start on East Lemon Avenue
1835 ft · 56 sec · East Lemon Avenue
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Turn left onto Terrado Drive
1174 ft · 54 sec · Terrado Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Avenue
53 m · 13 sec · Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto Buena Vista Street
3213 ft · 2 min · Buena Vista Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 210 East: San Bernardino
1371 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
2491 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 South
3035 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East, CA 60 West: Pomona Freeway, Pomona, Los Angeles
932 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 West: Los Angeles, Pomona Freeway
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Pomona Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Santa Monica Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 1 South: Lincoln Boulevard
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Olympic Boulevard
146 m · 15 sec · Olympic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard
2126 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradbury and Santa Monica.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santa Monica Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway
12.4 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Clear leaving Bradbury and Clear near Santa Monica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bradbury to Santa Monica?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Belvedere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Bradbury and 19.3 miles from Santa Monica.
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 7.3 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Bradbury and Clear near Santa Monica.
Stop Ideas Near Belvedere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belvedere.
Los Angeles Union Station
Pasadena, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Westchester, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bradbury and Santa Monica. Straight-line distance: 31.05 mi (49.97 km).
#1 Bradbury
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 1,036 |
| Coordinates | 34.1469500, -117.9709000 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Monica
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 90,024 |
| Coordinates | 34.0194500, -118.4911900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Monica (-118.49119, 34.01945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.71 | $7.77 | $15.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.95 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Premium | $6.14 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
| Diesel | $8.12 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
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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