How far is Santa Ana, CA from Century City, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Century City, CA is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
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 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 Century City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Century City.
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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
1201 ft · 16 sec · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Santa Monica
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right onto Pomona Freeway
1.4 km · 56 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Santa Monica Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Overland Avenue
1469 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Overland Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Overland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Pico Boulevard
2831 ft · 1 min · West Pico Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Beverly Glen Boulevard
1805 ft · 48 sec · South Beverly Glen Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Olympic Boulevard
1679 ft · 48 sec · West Olympic Boulevard
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Turn left onto Century Park West
748 ft · 20 sec · Century Park West
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Turn right onto Century Woods Drive
52 m · 11 sec · Century Woods Drive
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Turn left
77 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Century City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 00h 21m
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 Santa Ana and Sunny near Century City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Century City?
The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Downey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Santa Ana and 22 miles from Century City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Century City.
Stop Ideas Near Downey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downey.
Los Angeles Union Station
Torrance, CA
Long Beach, California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Century City. Straight-line distance: 38.13 mi (61.36 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 Century City
Located on the Westside of Los Angeles County at an approximate elevation of 249 feet, this prominent business district was developed on former film studio property.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0555700, -118.4178600 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Century City (-118.41786, 34.05557)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $9.70 | $19.41 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
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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