How far is it from Santa Clarita, CA, to Los Angeles, CA, ?

The distance between Santa Clarita, CA, and Los Angeles, CA, is 28 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Clarita, CA, to Los Angeles, CA, ?

The drive from Santa Clarita, CA, to Los Angeles, CA, takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Santa Clarita, CA, to Los Angeles, CA, ?

The fastest route from Santa Clarita, CA, to Los Angeles, CA, covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Los Angeles, CA from Santa Clarita, CA?

Los Angeles, CA lies roughly to the south of Santa Clarita, CA.

Are there charging stations between Santa Clarita, CA and Los Angeles, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Santa Clarita, CA to Los Angeles, CA, including 5810 Sepulveda (350 kW); 76 - Valley Village (350 kW); 8000 Sunset Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 1316.

Santa Clarita, CA Los Angeles, CA

Distance: 28 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Santa Clarita, CA to Los Angeles, CA takes about 45 min via I 405 Truck. The distance is 28 mi. The straight-line distance is 22 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 28 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Turn right 49 yd
3 Turn slightly right onto Centre Pointe Parkway 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Golden Valley Road 2 mi
5 Turn right onto Sierra Highway 2 mi
6 Turn left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Antelope Valley Freeway 3 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto Antelope Valley Freeway 1 mi
9 Keep slightly left 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Golden State Freeway 3 mi
11 Keep slightly right onto Golden State Freeway 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right 1 mi
13 Keep slightly right 10 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Keep slightly left 1 mi
16 Merge slightly right onto Ventura Freeway 4 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Coldwater Canyon Avenue 3 mi
19 Continue straight onto Mulholland Drive 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Coldwater Canyon Drive 2 mi
21 Turn right onto Betty Lane 1 mi
22 Arrive left onto Betty Lane

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The return trip from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clarita, CA covers roughly the same distance, 28 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

758 chargers

5810 SepulvedaCCS, CHAdeMO · 5810 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA, 91411350 kW
76 - Valley VillageCCS, CHAdeMO · 4654 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA, 91607350 kW
8000 Sunset BlvdCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 8000 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90046350 kW
BoA Gateway CA8-113 (Glendale, CA)CCS · 3812 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA, 91204350 kW
BOA Magnolia Park CA9-151 (Burbank, CA)CCS · 3400 W MAGNOLIA BLVD, Burbank, CA, 91505350 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Los Angeles, CA → Glendale, CA17 mi · 30 min Los Angeles, CA → El Segundo, CA20 mi · 35 min Los Angeles, CA → Santa Monica, CA10 mi · 25 min Los Angeles, CA → Lawndale, CA21 mi · 35 min Los Angeles, CA → Westlake Village, CA30 mi · 45 min Los Angeles, CA → Burbank, CA12 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Santa Clarita, CA, {fromState} to Los Angeles, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Santa Clarita, CA, {fromState} and Los Angeles, CA, {toState} is 28 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clarita, CA, {fromState} to Los Angeles, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Santa Clarita, CA, {fromState} to Los Angeles, CA, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Santa Clarita, CA, {fromState} to Los Angeles, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Santa Clarita, CA, {fromState} to Los Angeles, CA, {toState} covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Los Angeles, CA from Santa Clarita, CA?: Los Angeles, CA lies roughly to the south of Santa Clarita, CA.
Are there charging stations between Santa Clarita, CA and Los Angeles, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Santa Clarita, CA to Los Angeles, CA, including 5810 Sepulveda (350 kW); 76 - Valley Village (350 kW); 8000 Sunset Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 1316.

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