How far is Palmdale, CA from Placentia, CA?
The driving distance from Palmdale, CA to Placentia, CA is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
Driving Distance
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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 47m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmdale and Placentia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmdale and Placentia.
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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 mi · 1 min · Sierra Highway
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Take the exit right toward CA 14 South: Los Angeles
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
28.6 mi · 31 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
2606 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
17.4 mi · 20 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward State College Boulevard
1168 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto North State College Boulevard
975 ft · 22 sec · North State College Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Placentia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Placentia Avenue
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Turn right onto West Crowther Avenue
2360 ft · 52 sec · West Crowther Avenue
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Turn left onto South Melrose Street
1959 ft · 1 min · South Melrose Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Chapman Avenue
660 ft · 24 sec · West Chapman Avenue
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Turn left onto North Bradford Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · North Bradford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bradford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmdale and Placentia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Antelope Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
28.6 mi · 00h 31m
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 Placentia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmdale to Placentia?
The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Palmdale and 45.3 miles from Placentia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 2:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.04 one way or $40.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palmdale and Sunny near Placentia.
Stop Ideas Near Van Nuys
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Beverly Hilton
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Los Angeles City Council
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Nuys.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmdale and Placentia. Straight-line distance: 50.85 mi (81.83 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 Placentia
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 51,519 |
| Coordinates | 33.8722400, -117.8703400 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Placentia (-117.87034, 33.87224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $6.26 | $20.04 | $40.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $21.40 | $42.81 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
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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