How far is Santa Ana, CA from Chatsworth, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Chatsworth, CA is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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 the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Chatsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Chatsworth.
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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
22.9 mi · 27 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 118 West, CA 118 East
702 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 118 West
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Freeway
2639 ft · 35 sec · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward De Soto Avenue
154 m · 14 sec
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Continue on De Soto Avenue
957 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on De Soto Avenue
71 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto De Soto Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · De Soto Avenue
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Devonshire Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Devonshire Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Chatsworth.
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
22.9 mi · 00h 27m
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 Clear near Chatsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Chatsworth?
The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Los Angeles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Santa Ana and 31.6 miles from Chatsworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.96 one way or $27.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Ana and Clear near Chatsworth.
Stop Ideas Near Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Westchester, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Chatsworth. Straight-line distance: 54.9 mi (88.36 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 Chatsworth
Located in the northwestern San Fernando Valley at an elevation of approximately 978 feet, this Los Angeles County community is defined by its proximity to the Santa Susana Mountains and Simi Hills.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2572300, -118.6012000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatsworth (-118.6012, 34.25723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $14.49 | $28.99 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $14.92 | $29.83 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $18.76 | $37.52 |
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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