How far is Santa Monica, CA from Bradbury, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Monica, CA to Bradbury, CA is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
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.
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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 Monica and Bradbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Monica and Bradbury.
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Start on Lincoln Boulevard
2464 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn left onto Olympic Boulevard
112 m · 9 sec · Olympic Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Santa Monica Freeway, Los Angeles
1351 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North, I 605 South
581 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North: San Gabriel River Freeway
2117 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 210 West: Pasadena, Foothill Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
2172 ft · 28 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buena Vista Street
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
126 m · 16 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Buena Vista Street
2822 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Street
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue
53 m · 13 sec · Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto Terrado Drive
1174 ft · 54 sec · Terrado Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lemon Avenue
1835 ft · 50 sec · East Lemon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · East Lemon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Monica and Bradbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pomona Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
11.7 mi · 00h 13m
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 Monica and Sunny near Bradbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Monica to Bradbury?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Belvedere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Santa Monica and 19.3 miles from Bradbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:52 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Monica and Sunny near Bradbury.
Stop Ideas Near Belvedere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belvedere.
Los Angeles Union Station
Pasadena, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Westchester, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Monica and Bradbury. Straight-line distance: 31.05 mi (49.97 km).
#1 Santa Monica
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 90,024 |
| Coordinates | 34.0194500, -118.4911900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradbury
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 1,036 |
| Coordinates | 34.1469500, -117.9709000 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradbury (-117.9709, 34.14695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $7.77 | $15.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.95 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Premium | $6.14 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
| Diesel | $8.12 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
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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