How far is Santa Clarita, CA from Santa Monica, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Clarita, CA to Santa Monica, CA is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.
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 Monica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clarita and Santa Monica.
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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 right
18.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Los Angeles, Santa Monica
922 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Santa Monica
2108 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 1 South: Lincoln Boulevard
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Olympic Boulevard
146 m · 15 sec · Olympic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard
2126 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Clarita and Santa Monica.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 405 South
Keep slight right
18.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Santa Clarita and Sunny near Santa Monica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clarita to Santa Monica?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Santa Clarita and 16 miles from Santa Monica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Clarita and Sunny near Santa Monica.
Stop Ideas Near Van Nuys
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Beverly Hilton
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Calabasas City Hall
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Nuys.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clarita and Santa Monica. Straight-line distance: 25.89 mi (41.66 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 Monica
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 90,024 |
| Coordinates | 34.0194500, -118.4911900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Monica (-118.49119, 34.01945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $6.26 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.34 | $14.69 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
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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