How far is Santa Clarita, CA from Santa Barbara County, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Clarita, CA to Santa Barbara County, CA is about 111.6 miles (179.6 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 40m 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 Clarita and Santa Barbara County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clarita and Santa Barbara County.
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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 · 44 sec · 16th Street
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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 McBean Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · McBean Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Sacramento
1406 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Henry Mayo Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · Henry Mayo Drive
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Continue on East Telegraph Road
12.7 mi · 16 min · East Telegraph Road
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Continue on Ventura Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ventura Street
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Continue on West Telegraph Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Telegraph Road
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Continue on Santa Paula Freeway
13.6 mi · 16 min · Santa Paula Freeway
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Continue on Ventura Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Ventura Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
34.9 mi · 40 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Refugio Road
1776 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Refugio Road
7 mi · 27 min · Refugio Road
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Continue on West Camino Cielo
3.7 mi · 15 min · West Camino Cielo
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Turn left
3268 ft · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
151 m · 36 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 Clarita and Santa Barbara County.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
El Camino Real
Continue on El Camino Real
34.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Clear leaving Santa Clarita and Sunny near Santa Barbara County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clarita to Santa Barbara County?
The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 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 55.6 miles from Santa Clarita and 56 miles from Santa Barbara County.
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 26.2 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 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 Clear around Santa Clarita and Sunny near Santa Barbara County.
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 Clarita and Santa Barbara County. Straight-line distance: 85.38 mi (137.4 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 Santa Barbara County
County in southern California, United States
| Population | 444,766 |
| Coordinates | 34.5383400, -120.0307800 |
| Altitude | 1001 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Barbara County (-120.03078, 34.53834)
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 13m |
| 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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