How far is Santa Ana, CA from Lamont, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Lamont, CA is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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 02h 44m.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Lamont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Lamont.
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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 left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
11.5 mi · 12 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Anenue, Greenfield
1914 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on South Union Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · South Union Avenue
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Turn right onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · East Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Weedpatch Highway
65 m · 3 sec · Weedpatch Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Weedpatch Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Weedpatch Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weedpatch Highway
49 m · 3 sec · Weedpatch Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Weedpatch Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Weedpatch Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hall Road
7 m · 1 sec · Hall Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hall Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Lamont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 Truck North
Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Lamont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Lamont?
The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Santa Ana and 69.7 miles from Lamont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.38 one way or $56.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Lamont.
Stop Ideas Near Val Verde
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Val Verde.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Lamont. Straight-line distance: 120.39 mi (193.75 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 Lamont
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 15,120 |
| Coordinates | 35.2596800, -118.9142700 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lamont (-118.91427, 35.25968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $28.38 | $56.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $29.84 | $59.69 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $30.72 | $61.43 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $37.23 | $74.46 |
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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