How far is Topanga Oaks, CA from Palmdale, CA?
The driving distance from Topanga Oaks, CA to Palmdale, CA is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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 second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Topanga Oaks and Palmdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Topanga Oaks and Palmdale.
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Start on Fontaine Road
1009 ft · 44 sec · Fontaine Road
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Turn straight onto North Topanga Canyon Boulevard
6.7 mi · 13 min · North Topanga Canyon Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
1066 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Sacramento, Santa Monica
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Sacramento
2233 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
9.6 mi · 11 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 right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
29.5 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Angeles Forest Highway, Pearblossom Highway
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Angeles Forest Highway
142 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Sierra Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sierra Highway
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Continue on Sierra Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Sierra Highway
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Turn right onto East Palmdale Boulevard
12 m · 1 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Topanga Oaks and Palmdale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 14 North
Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
29.5 mi · 00h 34m
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 Topanga Oaks and Sunny near Palmdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Topanga Oaks to Palmdale?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Topanga Oaks and 32.6 miles from Palmdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.15 one way or $28.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Topanga Oaks and Sunny near Palmdale.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clarita
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita-Newhall, California
Chatsworth station
Simi Valley
Van Nuys station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Topanga Oaks and Palmdale. Straight-line distance: 42.7 mi (68.72 km).
#1 Topanga Oaks
Situated in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County at an elevation of 971 feet, this unincorporated community forms part of Topanga Canyon.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1011200, -118.5903600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmdale
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 150,498 |
| Coordinates | 34.5794300, -118.1164600 |
| Altitude | 810 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Palmdale Boulevard (-118.116442, 34.579472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $19.01 | $38.03 |
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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