How far is Signal Hill, CA from Santa Clarita, CA?
The driving distance from Signal Hill, CA to Santa Clarita, CA is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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 01m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Signal Hill and Santa Clarita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Signal Hill and Santa Clarita.
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Start on East Willow Street
2577 ft · 1 min · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto East 32nd Street
135 m · 13 sec · East 32nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: Santa Monica
1597 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: San Diego Freeway
86 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
43.2 mi · 50 min · San Diego Freeway
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lyons Avenue, Pico Canyon Road
878 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Lyons Avenue, Newhall, William S. Hart Park, The Master's University
149 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Lyons Avenue
1604 ft · 36 sec · Lyons Avenue
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Turn left onto Wiley Canyon Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Wiley Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Village Road
936 ft · 25 sec · Orchard Village Road
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Turn left onto 16th Street
1674 ft · 46 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto Newhall Avenue
137 m · 20 sec · Newhall Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newhall Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Signal Hill and Santa Clarita.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
43.2 mi · 00h 50m
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 Signal Hill and Sunny near Santa Clarita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Signal Hill to Santa Clarita?
The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 27.5 miles from Signal Hill and 26.5 miles from Santa Clarita.
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 8.1 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Signal Hill and Sunny near Santa Clarita.
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 Signal Hill and Santa Clarita. Straight-line distance: 45.89 mi (73.85 km).
#1 Signal Hill
City in Orange County, California, USA
| Population | 11,280 |
| Coordinates | 33.8044600, -118.1678500 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Newhall Avenue (-118.542083, 34.39121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 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 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $12.41 | $24.83 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $16.07 | $32.14 |
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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