How far is Santa Ana, CA from North El Monte, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to North El Monte, CA is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 North El Monte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and North El Monte.
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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
8.6 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 South, I 605 North: San Gabriel River Freeway
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 605 North
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
12.1 mi · 14 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Gabriel Valley Airport, Lower Azusa Road, Los Angeles Street
1495 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Lower Azusa Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Lower Azusa Road
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Turn right onto Santa Anita Avenue
1723 ft · 43 sec · Santa Anita Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hondo Parkway
980 ft · 27 sec · West Hondo Parkway
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Continue on Tyler Avenue
1367 ft · 35 sec · Tyler Avenue
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Turn right
594 ft · 43 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 North El Monte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Gabriel River Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
12.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near North El Monte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to North El Monte?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Santa Ana and 17.8 miles from North El Monte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near North El Monte.
Stop Ideas Near Norwalk
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
Anaheim City Clerk
City Hall Companion Restroom
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwalk.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Long Beach, California
Torrance, CA
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and North El Monte. Straight-line distance: 26.26 mi (42.26 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 North El Monte
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 3,723 |
| Coordinates | 34.1027900, -118.0242300 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North El Monte (-118.02423, 34.10279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
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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