How far is Burbank, CA from Canoga Park, CA?
The driving distance from Burbank, CA to Canoga Park, CA is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burbank and Canoga Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burbank and Canoga Park.
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Start on East Olive Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Olive Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Alameda Avenue
1839 ft · 39 sec · West Alameda Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 134 West: Ventura
2257 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Canoga Avenue
1134 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Canoga Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Canoga Avenue
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Turn left onto Sherman Way
46 m · 6 sec · Sherman Way
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burbank and Canoga Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ventura Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
14.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Burbank and Sunny near Canoga Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burbank to Canoga Park?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Burbank and 10 miles from Canoga Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burbank and Sunny near Canoga Park.
Stop Ideas Near Van Nuys
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
City Hall Park Center
City of Los Angeles
Topanga Canyon Town Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Nuys.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burbank and Canoga Park. Straight-line distance: 16.58 mi (26.69 km).
#1 Burbank
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 101,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.1808400, -118.3089700 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canoga Park
Situated in the western San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County at an elevation of roughly 797 feet, this neighborhood is bordered by the Santa Susana Mountains to the north.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2011200, -118.5981400 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canoga Park (-118.59814, 34.20112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
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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