How far is Santa Clarita, CA from Avocado Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Clarita, CA to Avocado Heights, CA is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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 second 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 Clarita and Avocado Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clarita and Avocado Heights.
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Start on Newhall Avenue
137 m · 22 sec · Newhall Avenue
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1633 ft · 42 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto Orchard Village Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Orchard Village Road
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Turn left onto Lyons Avenue
2423 ft · 1 min · Lyons Avenue
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Turn right onto Newhall Avenue
2460 ft · 1 min · Newhall Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newhall Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Newhall Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Newhall Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Newhall Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 14 South: Los Angeles
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
2606 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
23 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino
2232 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 South
1682 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
2608 ft · 34 sec · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Boulevard
992 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Boulevard
76 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Valley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn right
981 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1981 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Don Julian Road
1383 ft · 36 sec · Don Julian Road
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Clarita and Avocado Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 405 South
Keep slight left
23 mi · 00h 27m
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 Clarita and Sunny near Avocado Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clarita to Avocado Heights?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Santa Clarita and 24.1 miles from Avocado Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Clarita and Sunny near Avocado Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
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 Glendale.
Glendale Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
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Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clarita and Avocado Heights. Straight-line distance: 39.95 mi (64.29 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Avocado Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 15,411 |
| Coordinates | 34.0361200, -117.9911800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avocado Heights (-117.99118, 34.03612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.86 | $25.73 |
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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