How far is Los Angeles, CA from Acton, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Acton, CA is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.47 mi
01h 03m
Flight
28.99 mi
46.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.99 mi
Kilometers
46.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.47 mi
Kilometers
82.84 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:42 PM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Tue, Apr 14, 10:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-14T20:38
Arrive Acton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
San Fernando
CA

City in California, USA

From Los Angeles
25.7 mi
00h 31m
To Acton
25.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Acton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Acton.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1959 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    15.5 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster

    23.7 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Crown Valley Road, Acton

    1349 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Crown Valley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Crown Valley Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Gillespie Avenue

    45 m · 6 sec · Gillespie Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gillespie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Acton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 14 North
23.7 mi · 46%
Hollywood Freeway
16.3 mi · 32%
Golden State Freeway
6.76 mi · 13%
Crown Valley Road
1.72 mi · 3%
I 5 Truck North
1.52 mi · 3%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CA 14 North

Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster

23.7 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Fernando
00h 31m from Los Angeles
Leave By
4:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Acton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Acton?

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

San Fernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Los Angeles and 25.7 miles from Acton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Acton.

Stop Ideas Near San Fernando

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around San Fernando, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Fernando.

RAIL

Van Nuys station

8 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.
RAIL

Burbank Airport–South station

12 mi away
3750 Empire Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

13 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

15 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Acton. Straight-line distance: 28.99 mi (46.65 km).

Los Angeles

#1 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
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#2 Acton

Acton is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4699900, -118.1967400
Altitude826
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Acton (-118.19674, 34.46999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.00
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.50 $21.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.04 $22.08
Premium $6.24 $11.36 $22.72
Diesel $7.57 $13.77 $27.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Acton. The current time is 20:38:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.