How far is West Hollywood, CA from Santa Clarita, CA?
The driving distance from West Hollywood, CA to Santa Clarita, CA is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hollywood and Santa Clarita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hollywood and Santa Clarita.
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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 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 West Hollywood and Santa Clarita.
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.
Hollywood Freeway
Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
9.07 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood to Santa Clarita?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Fernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from West Hollywood and 13.3 miles from Santa Clarita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Hollywood and Sunny near Santa Clarita.
Stop Ideas Near San Fernando
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Beverly Hilton
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Santa Clarita City Hall
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Fernando.
Van Nuys station
Burbank Airport–South station
Santa Clarita-Newhall, California
Chatsworth station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hollywood and Santa Clarita. Straight-line distance: 23.26 mi (37.44 km).
#1 West Hollywood
City in California
| Population | 35,111 |
| Coordinates | 34.0900100, -118.3617400 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $8.24 | $16.49 |
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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