How far is Los Angeles, CA from Agua Dulce, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Agua Dulce, CA is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
44.61 mi
01h 00m
Flight
31.04 mi
49.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.04 mi
Kilometers
49.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.61 mi
Kilometers
71.79 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Agua Dulce
Tue, Apr 14, 9:44 PM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Tue, Apr 14, 10:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-14T20:43
Arrive Agua Dulce
Tue, Apr 14, 9:44 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
22.3 mi
00h 30m
To Agua Dulce
22.3 mi
00h 30m

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
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Agua Dulce.

  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

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sand Canyon Road

    1327 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sand Canyon Road

    2203 ft · 43 sec · Sand Canyon Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sand Canyon Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Sand Canyon Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Sand Canyon Road

    1067 ft · 21 sec · Sand Canyon Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sand Canyon Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Sand Canyon Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Sand Canyon Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sand Canyon Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sierra Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Sierra Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Davenport Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Davenport Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Agua Dulce Canyon Road

    2608 ft · 59 sec · Agua Dulce Canyon Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Agua Dulce Canyon Road

    2638 ft · 55 sec · Agua Dulce Canyon Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Darling Road

    53 m · 8 sec · Darling Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Darling Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hollywood Freeway
16.3 mi · 37%
CA 14 North
8.46 mi · 19%
Golden State Freeway
6.76 mi · 15%
Davenport Road
3.67 mi · 8%
Sierra Highway
3.14 mi · 7%
Sand Canyon Road
2.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hollywood Freeway

Continue on Hollywood Freeway

15.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Fernando
00h 30m from Los Angeles
Leave By
4:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Agua Dulce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Agua Dulce?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 22.3 miles from Los Angeles and 22.3 miles from Agua Dulce.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near San Fernando

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around San Fernando and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Stay option 14.6 mi away

The Beverly Hills Hotel

Beverly Hills , CA
9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 4.6/5 80 reviews Hotel
City of Santa Clarita City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

City of Santa Clarita City Hall

Valencia , CA
23920 Valencia Blvd #120, Valencia, CA 91355
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center

Newhall , CA
22421 Market St, Newhall, CA 91321, United States
Rating 4.6/5 81 reviews Community center

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 Agua Dulce. Straight-line distance: 31.04 mi (49.96 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 Agua Dulce

Agua Dulce is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4963800, -118.3256300
Altitude770
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Agua Dulce (-118.32563, 34.49638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $9.06
Round trip
$18.11
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.06 $18.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $9.52 $19.05
Premium $6.24 $9.80 $19.60
Diesel $7.57 $11.88 $23.76

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 Agua Dulce. The current time is 20:43:35.

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.