How far is Palmdale, CA from La Verne, CA?
The driving distance from Palmdale, CA to La Verne, CA is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmdale and La Verne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmdale and La Verne.
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Start on East Palmdale Boulevard
654 ft · 16 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard
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Continue on East Palmdale Boulevard
732 ft · 26 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sierra Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Sierra Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sierra Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sierra Highway
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Turn left onto Angeles Forest Highway
24.6 mi · 37 min · Angeles Forest Highway
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Turn right onto Angeles Crest Highway
9.3 mi · 17 min · Angeles Crest Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1257 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1568 ft · 19 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 66: Foothill Boulevard
1027 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Boulevard East, Fairplex
693 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Foothill Boulevard
2468 ft · 48 sec · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Wheeler Avenue
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Turn left onto Bonita Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Bonita Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bonita Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmdale and La Verne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Angeles Forest Highway
Turn left onto Angeles Forest Highway
24.6 mi · 00h 37m
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 Palmdale and Sunny near La Verne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmdale to La Verne?
The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
La Cañada Flintridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Palmdale and 34.5 miles from La Verne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 3:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.02 one way or $28.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palmdale and Sunny near La Verne.
Stop Ideas Near La Cañada Flintridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
W Hollywood
Los Angeles City Hall
San Marino City Hall
Platinum Banquet Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Cañada Flintridge.
Pasadena, California
La Crescenta, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Burbank Airport–South station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmdale and La Verne. Straight-line distance: 38.59 mi (62.1 km).
#1 Palmdale
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 150,498 |
| Coordinates | 34.5794300, -118.1164600 |
| Altitude | 810 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Verne
City in California
| Population | 32,160 |
| Coordinates | 34.1008400, -117.7678400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Verne (-117.76784, 34.10084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.74 | $29.48 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
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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