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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West 1st Street
761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1959 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
15.5 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sand Canyon Road
1327 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Sand Canyon Road
2203 ft · 43 sec · Sand Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sand Canyon Road
27 m · 2 sec · Sand Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sand Canyon Road
1067 ft · 21 sec · Sand Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sand Canyon Road
38 m · 3 sec · Sand Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sand Canyon Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sand Canyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sierra Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Sierra Highway
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Turn right onto Davenport Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Davenport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Agua Dulce Canyon Road
2608 ft · 59 sec · Agua Dulce Canyon Road
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Continue on Agua Dulce Canyon Road
2638 ft · 55 sec · Agua Dulce Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Darling Road
53 m · 8 sec · Darling Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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 Los Angeles and Agua Dulce. Straight-line distance: 31.04 mi (49.96 km).
#1 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Agua Dulce
Agua Dulce is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4963800, -118.3256300 |
| Altitude | 770 |
| Country | United States |
End: Agua Dulce (-118.32563, 34.49638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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