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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.93 mi
01h 36m
Flight
38.59 mi
62.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.59 mi
Kilometers
62.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.93 mi
Kilometers
110.93 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Verne
Sun, Apr 19, 12:33 PM PDT
Return by in Palmdale
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmdale
2026-04-19T10:57
Arrive La Verne
Sun, Apr 19, 12:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmdale
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
La Cañada Flintridge
CA

City in California, United States

From Palmdale
34.5 mi
00h 48m
To La Verne
34.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Palmdale Boulevard

    654 ft · 16 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Palmdale Boulevard

    732 ft · 26 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sierra Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Sierra Highway

  4. 4

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sierra Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Angeles Forest Highway

    24.6 mi · 37 min · Angeles Forest Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Angeles Crest Highway

    9.3 mi · 17 min · Angeles Crest Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1257 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Foothill Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1568 ft · 19 sec · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 66: Foothill Boulevard

    1027 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Boulevard East, Fairplex

    693 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Foothill Boulevard

    2468 ft · 48 sec · Foothill Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wheeler Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bonita Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bonita Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
26.6 mi · 39%
Angeles Forest Highway
24.6 mi · 36%
Angeles Crest Highway
9.33 mi · 14%
Sierra Highway
5.4 mi · 8%
Wheeler Avenue
0.94 mi · 1%
Bonita Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Cañada Flintridge
00h 48m from Palmdale
Leave By
3:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around La Cañada Flintridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
W Hollywood
Stay option 12.8 mi away

W Hollywood

Hollywood , CA
6250 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,488 reviews Hotel,Meeting planning service,Wedding venue
Los Angeles City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Los Angeles City Hall

Los Angeles , CA
200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States
Rating 4.4/5 472 reviews City or town hall,City government office,Government office,Tourist attraction
San Marino City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

San Marino City Hall

San Marino , CA
2200 Huntington Dr, San Marino, CA 91108, United States
Rating 4.4/5 12 reviews City government office
Platinum Banquet Hall
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Platinum Banquet Hall

Panorama City , CA
8704 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402, United States
Rating 4.3/5 50 reviews Banquet hall,Event venue,Wedding venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Cañada Flintridge.

BUS

Pasadena, California

8 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
BUS

La Crescenta, California

8 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

11 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Burbank Airport–South station

15 mi away
3750 Empire Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmdale and La Verne. Straight-line distance: 38.59 mi (62.1 km).

Palmdale

#1 Palmdale

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population150,498
Coordinates34.5794300, -118.1164600
Altitude810
CountryUnited States
La Verne

#2 La Verne

City in California

Population32,160
Coordinates34.1008400, -117.7678400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmdale (-118.11646, 34.57943)
End: La Verne (-117.76784, 34.10084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $14.02
Round trip
$28.04
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmdale and La Verne. The current time is 10:57:31.

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.