How far is Santa Ana, CA from Agua Dulce, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Agua Dulce, CA is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Agua Dulce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Agua Dulce.
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Start on West 1st Street
576 ft · 16 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West Santa Clara Avenue
615 ft · 14 sec · West Santa Clara Avenue
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Continue on I 5 North: Los Angeles
1787 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 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 Santa Ana 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.
Golden State Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Agua Dulce?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Santa Ana and 38.3 miles from Agua Dulce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 $15.63 one way or $31.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Santa Ana and Sunny near Agua Dulce.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Manor Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.
Glendale Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
La Crescenta, California
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Agua Dulce. Straight-line distance: 58.11 mi (93.52 km).
#1 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.51 | $41.01 |
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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