How far is Canoga Park, CA from Santa Clarita, CA?
The driving distance from Canoga Park, CA to Santa Clarita, CA is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Halfway Point
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City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canoga Park and Santa Clarita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canoga Park and Santa Clarita.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Sherman Way
2963 ft · 1 min · Sherman Way
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Turn left onto De Soto Avenue
5 mi · 10 min · De Soto Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 118 East
1331 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway
2457 ft · 32 sec · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Balboa Boulevard
1726 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Balboa Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Balboa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North, CA 14 North: Sacramento, Palmdale
48 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Sacramento
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lyons Avenue, Pico Canyon Road
878 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Lyons Avenue, Newhall, William S. Hart Park, The Master's University
149 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Lyons Avenue
1604 ft · 36 sec · Lyons Avenue
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Turn left onto Wiley Canyon Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Wiley Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Village Road
936 ft · 25 sec · Orchard Village Road
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Turn left onto 16th Street
1674 ft · 46 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto Newhall Avenue
137 m · 20 sec · Newhall Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newhall Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canoga Park and Santa Clarita.
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.
De Soto Avenue
Turn left onto De Soto Avenue
4.99 mi · 00h 10m
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 Santa Clarita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canoga Park to Santa Clarita?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
San Fernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Canoga Park and 10.9 miles from Santa Clarita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canoga Park and Sunny near Santa Clarita.
Stop Ideas Near San Fernando
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Beverly Hills Hotel
City of Santa Clarita City Hall
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Fernando.
Van Nuys station
Burbank Airport–South station
Santa Clarita-Newhall, California
Chatsworth station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canoga Park and Santa Clarita. Straight-line distance: 13.54 mi (21.79 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 Santa Clarita
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 209,990 |
| Coordinates | 34.3916600, -118.5425900 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Clarita (-118.54259, 34.39166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
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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