How far is Canoga Park, CA from Burbank, CA?
The driving distance from Canoga Park, CA to Burbank, CA is about 20.1 miles (32.4 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 57m 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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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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canoga Park and Burbank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canoga Park and Burbank.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Sherman Way
46 m · 8 sec · Sherman Way
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Turn right onto Canoga Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Canoga Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South: Ventura Freeway, Los Angeles
1042 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pass Avenue, Burbank
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto North Pass Avenue
108 m · 17 sec · North Pass Avenue
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Turn left onto West Alameda Avenue
3067 ft · 1 min · West Alameda Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Olive Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Olive Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Olive Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canoga Park and Burbank.
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
12.5 mi · 00h 14m
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 Canoga Park and Sunny near Burbank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canoga Park to Burbank?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 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 10.1 miles from Canoga Park and 10.1 miles from Burbank.
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 3.5 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 7:32 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 Canoga Park and Sunny near Burbank.
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 Canoga Park and Burbank. Straight-line distance: 16.58 mi (26.69 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Burbank
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 101,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.1808400, -118.3089700 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burbank (-118.30897, 34.18084)
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 15m |
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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