How far is Santa Clarita, CA from Signal Hill, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Clarita, CA to Signal Hill, CA is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 06m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clarita and Signal Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clarita and Signal Hill.
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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
23 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
20.3 mi · 23 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Signal Hill, Cherry Avenue South
1660 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Signal Hill
1180 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Avenue
2853 ft · 1 min · Cherry Avenue
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Turn right onto East Willow Street
23 m · 2 sec · East Willow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Willow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Clarita and Signal Hill.
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 right
23 mi · 00h 26m
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 Clarita and Sunny near Signal Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clarita to Signal Hill?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Santa Clarita and 26.8 miles from Signal Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Clarita and Sunny near Signal Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Vernon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.
Westwood-UCLA, CA
Westchester, CA
Burbank Airport–South station
Glendale Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clarita and Signal Hill. Straight-line distance: 45.89 mi (73.85 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 Signal Hill
City in Orange County, California, USA
| Population | 11,280 |
| Coordinates | 33.8044600, -118.1678500 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Signal Hill (-118.16785, 33.80446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $12.28 | $24.57 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
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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