How far is Los Angeles, CA from Quartz Hill, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Quartz Hill, CA is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.25 mi
01h 26m
Flight
41 mi
65.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41 mi
Kilometers
65.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.25 mi
Kilometers
111.44 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quartz Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 10:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-19T08:03
Arrive Quartz Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Santa Clarita
CA

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Los Angeles
34.6 mi
00h 43m
To Quartz Hill
34.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Quartz Hill.

  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

    36.5 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Rancho Vista Boulevard

    1247 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Avenue P

    112 m · 6 sec · West Avenue P

  13. 13

    Continue on Rancho Vista Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Rancho Vista Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Rancho Vista Road

    2633 ft · 47 sec · Rancho Vista Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 50th Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · 50th Street West

  16. 16

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 14 North
36.5 mi · 53%
Hollywood Freeway
16.3 mi · 24%
Golden State Freeway
6.76 mi · 10%
Rancho Vista Boulevard
5.15 mi · 7%
I 5 Truck North
1.52 mi · 2%
50th Street West
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CA 14 North

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

36.5 mi · 00h 42m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clarita
00h 43m from Los Angeles
Leave By
3:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Quartz Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Quartz Hill?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Los Angeles and 34.6 miles from Quartz Hill.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 3:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Quartz Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clarita

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 Santa Clarita and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.9 mi away

Acdd, Inc.

Santa Clarita
8443 Foothill Blvd, Sunland-Tujunga, CA 91040
Electrical installation service
City of Santa Clarita City Hall
Meeting point 7.3 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 6.4 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 Santa Clarita.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

2 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

16 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
RAIL

Simi Valley

19 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Van Nuys station

22 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Quartz Hill. Straight-line distance: 41 mi (65.98 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
Quartz Hill

#2 Quartz Hill

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population10,912
Coordinates34.6452600, -118.2181300
Altitude761
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Quartz Hill (-118.21813, 34.64526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $14.08
Round trip
$28.15
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $14.08 $28.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.80 $29.60
Premium $6.24 $15.23 $30.47
Diesel $7.57 $18.46 $36.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Quartz Hill. The current time is 08:03:59.

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.