How far is Canoga Park, CA from Simi Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Canoga Park, CA to Simi Valley, CA is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Riverside County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canoga Park and Simi Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canoga Park and Simi Valley.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Sherman Way
46 m · 11 sec · Sherman Way
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Turn left onto Canoga Avenue
3.3 mi · 7 min · Canoga Avenue
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Continue on Marilla Street
1851 ft · 50 sec · Marilla Street
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Turn right onto Topanga Canyon Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Topanga Canyon Boulevard
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Turn left onto CA 118 West
1293 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward First Street
1667 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto First Street
1.3 km · 2 min · First Street
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Turn right onto East Los Angeles Avenue
697 ft · 17 sec · East Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
856 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canoga Park and Simi Valley.
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.
Ronald Reagan Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway
10 mi · 00h 12m
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 Simi Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canoga Park to Simi Valley?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
La Quinta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Canoga Park and 8.8 miles from Simi Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canoga Park and Sunny near Simi Valley.
Stop Ideas Near La Quinta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Quinta.
Simi Valley
Chatsworth station
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Moorpark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canoga Park and Simi Valley. Straight-line distance: 11.49 mi (18.49 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 Simi Valley
The third most populous city in Ventura County, California.
| Population | 125,168 |
| Coordinates | 34.2694500, -118.7814800 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simi Valley (-118.78148, 34.26945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
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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