How far is Santa Barbara County, CA from Santa Clarita, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Barbara County, CA to Santa Clarita, CA is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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.
The most populous city in Ventura 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 Barbara County and Santa Clarita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Barbara County and Santa Clarita.
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Start on the route
151 m · 40 sec
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Turn right
3268 ft · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camino Cielo
3.7 mi · 14 min · West Camino Cielo
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Continue on Refugio Road
7 mi · 27 min · Refugio Road
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Continue on Refugio Beach Road
1197 ft · 33 sec · Refugio Beach Road
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Take the ramp straight
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
35 mi · 40 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Ventura Freeway
17.6 mi · 20 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 East: Santa Clarita
39.3 mi · 50 min
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Turn straight onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
815 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
2839 ft · 1 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McBean Parkway
1363 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Stevenson Ranch Parkway
66 m · 4 sec · Stevenson Ranch Parkway
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Continue on McBean Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · McBean Parkway
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Turn right onto Orchard Village Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Village Road
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Turn left onto 16th Street
1674 ft · 46 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto Newhall Avenue
137 m · 20 sec · Newhall Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newhall Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Barbara County and Santa Clarita.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 126 East
Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 East: Santa Clarita
39.3 mi · 00h 50m
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 Barbara County and Clear near Santa Clarita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Barbara County to Santa Clarita?
The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Ventura is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Santa Barbara County and 55.9 miles from Santa Clarita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Barbara County and Clear near Santa Clarita.
Stop Ideas Near Ventura
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Ventura City Hall (formerly the Ventura County Courthouse - California Historical Landmark #847)
San Buenaventura City Hall
Oxnard Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ventura.
Ventura
Oxnard Transportation Center
Santa Paula, California
Carpinteria station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Barbara County and Santa Clarita. Straight-line distance: 85.38 mi (137.4 km).
#1 Santa Barbara County
County in southern California, United States
| Population | 444,766 |
| Coordinates | 34.5383400, -120.0307800 |
| Altitude | 1001 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Clarita
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 209,990 |
| Coordinates | 34.3916600, -118.5425900 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Clarita (-118.54259, 34.39166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $5.71 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.95 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Premium | $6.14 | $24.20 | $48.41 |
| Diesel | $8.12 | $31.97 | $63.95 |
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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