How far is Van Nuys, CA from Claremont, CA?
The driving distance from Van Nuys, CA to Claremont, CA is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
Driving 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 58m.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
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 Van Nuys and Claremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Nuys and Claremont.
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Start on Victory Boulevard
2.6 mi · 6 min · Victory Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 170 South: Los Angeles, Hollywood Freeway
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 134: Ventura Freeway, Pasadena
1614 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
2419 ft · 32 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Ventura Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1568 ft · 19 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 66: Foothill Boulevard
1027 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Boulevard East, Fairplex
693 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Foothill Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Continue on East Foothill Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Bonita Avenue
2826 ft · 1 min · Bonita Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bonita Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Nuys and Claremont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Foothill Freeway
Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway
17.9 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Clear leaving Van Nuys and Sunny near Claremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Nuys to Claremont?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
East Pasadena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Van Nuys and 22.8 miles from Claremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Van Nuys and Sunny near Claremont.
Stop Ideas Near East Pasadena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
The Manor Hotel
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Pasadena.
Pasadena, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
La Crescenta, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Nuys and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 42.16 mi (67.85 km).
#1 Van Nuys
Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.
| Population | 136,443 |
| Coordinates | 34.18667, -118.44897 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Claremont
City on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 35,096 |
| Coordinates | 34.0966800, -117.7197800 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Claremont (-117.71978, 34.09668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $10.46 | $20.93 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
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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