How far is West Hollywood, CA from Palmdale, CA?
The driving distance from West Hollywood, CA to Palmdale, CA is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hollywood and Palmdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hollywood and Palmdale.
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Start on North Fairfax Avenue
136 m · 16 sec · North Fairfax Avenue
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Continue on North Fairfax Avenue
762 ft · 29 sec · North Fairfax Avenue
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Turn right onto Santa Monica Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Highland Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Highland Avenue
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Continue on North Highland Avenue
128 m · 7 sec · North Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cahuenga Boulevard West
778 ft · 18 sec · Cahuenga Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Pilgrimage Bridge
114 m · 17 sec · Pilgrimage Bridge
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Turn left onto Cahuenga Boulevard East
36 m · 3 sec · Cahuenga Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 North: Hollywood Freeway, Ventura
1362 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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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 West Hollywood and Palmdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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 West Hollywood and Sunny near Palmdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hollywood to Palmdale?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 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?
Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from West Hollywood and 29.4 miles from Palmdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 4:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.77 one way or $25.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood and Palmdale. Straight-line distance: 36.6 mi (58.9 km).
#1 West Hollywood
City in California
| Population | 35,111 |
| Coordinates | 34.0900100, -118.3617400 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $12.77 | $25.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $13.65 | $27.29 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $17.16 | $34.33 |
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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