How far is Santa Ana, CA from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
City in Orange County, California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Rancho Palos Verdes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Rancho Palos Verdes.
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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
1510 ft · 20 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
2856 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 22 West: Long Beach
126 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Continue on San Diego Freeway
11.4 mi · 13 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alameda Street
1665 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Alameda Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Alameda Street
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Take the exit slight right
127 m · 9 sec
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Continue on North Alameda Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Alameda Street
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Continue on East Harry Bridges Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Harry Bridges Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 110 North, I 110 South: San Pedro, Los Angeles
51 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South: San Pedro
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Harbor Freeway
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Turn left onto North Gaffey Street
1221 ft · 34 sec · North Gaffey Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Western Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Western Avenue
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Turn right onto West 25th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 25th Street
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Continue on Palos Verdes Drive South
2.9 mi · 5 min · Palos Verdes Drive South
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Turn slight right
95 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Palos Verdes Drive South
1.3 km · 2 min · Palos Verdes Drive South
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Turn left onto Barkentine Road
109 m · 16 sec · Barkentine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barkentine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Rancho Palos Verdes.
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 Diego Freeway
Continue on San Diego Freeway
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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 Rancho Palos Verdes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Rancho Palos Verdes?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Signal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Santa Ana and 20.3 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Rancho Palos Verdes.
Stop Ideas Near Signal Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Signal Hill.
Long Beach, California
Torrance, CA
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
San Pedro (Downtown), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Rancho Palos Verdes. Straight-line distance: 29.83 mi (48 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 Rancho Palos Verdes
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 40,855 |
| Coordinates | 33.7444600, -118.3870200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rancho Palos Verdes (-118.38702, 33.74446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
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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