How far is Santa Ana, CA from Marina del Rey, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Marina del Rey, CA is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Marina del Rey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Marina del Rey.
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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
6.3 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway
1208 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Adoree Street
2602 ft · 54 sec · Adoree Street
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Turn left onto Imperial Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Imperial Highway
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Turn left onto Hoxie Avenue
926 ft · 20 sec · Hoxie Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 105 West
930 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Century Freeway
1699 ft · 22 sec · Century Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Century Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 1 North: Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles International Airport
1925 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sepulveda Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Sepulveda Boulevard
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Continue on Lincoln Boulevard
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bali Way
87 m · 12 sec · Bali Way
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Turn right onto Admiralty Way
1.2 mi · 3 min · Admiralty Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Via Marina
956 ft · 39 sec · Via Marina
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Turn left onto Panay Way
2177 ft · 2 min · Panay Way
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Continue on Panay Way
94 m · 19 sec · Panay Way
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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 Marina del Rey.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Century Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
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 Mostly Clear near Marina del Rey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Marina del Rey?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Paramount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Santa Ana and 21.9 miles from Marina del Rey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Santa Ana and Mostly Clear near Marina del Rey.
Stop Ideas Near Paramount
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paramount.
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Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Marina del Rey. Straight-line distance: 37.22 mi (59.9 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 Marina del Rey
Census designated place
| Population | 8,866 |
| Coordinates | 33.9802900, -118.4517400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marina del Rey (-118.45174, 33.98029)
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 05m |
| 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 | $5.77 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
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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