How far is Santa Ana, CA from Sunland, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Sunland, CA is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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 01h 05m.
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.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Sunland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Sunland.
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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
6.4 mi · 8 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 2 North: Glendale, Glendale Freeway
2962 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Glendale Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Glendale Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 210 West: Sacramento
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lowell Avenue
2196 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Honolulu Avenue
60 m · 7 sec · Honolulu Avenue
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Turn right onto Lowell Avenue
3158 ft · 56 sec · Lowell Avenue
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Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
2.5 mi · 6 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mount Gleason Avenue
2850 ft · 2 min · Mount Gleason Avenue
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Turn right onto Wentworth Street
36 m · 3 sec · Wentworth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wentworth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Sunland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sunny near Sunland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Sunland?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Commerce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Santa Ana and 25.2 miles from Sunland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 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 4:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.14 one way or $22.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Sunland.
Stop Ideas Near Commerce
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 Commerce.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Torrance, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Sunland. Straight-line distance: 43.78 mi (70.46 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 Sunland
Located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains at an elevation of 1512 feet, this Los Angeles County community is situated within the Tujunga Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2669500, -118.3023000 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunland (-118.3023, 34.26695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $11.91 | $23.81 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $14.98 | $29.95 |
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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