How far is it from Santa Clarita, CA, to Malibu, CA, ?

The distance between Santa Clarita, CA, and Malibu, CA, is 52 mi by road.

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

The drive from Santa Clarita, CA, to Malibu, CA, takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Santa Clarita, CA, to Malibu, CA, covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Malibu, CA from Santa Clarita, CA?

Malibu, CA lies roughly to the south-west of Santa Clarita, CA.

Which roads does the route from Santa Clarita, CA to Malibu, CA follow?

The drive from Santa Clarita, CA to Malibu, CA mainly follows US 101.

Which towns do you pass between Santa Clarita, CA and Malibu, CA?

Towns on the route from Santa Clarita, CA to Malibu, CA include Los Angeles, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks.

Are there charging stations between Santa Clarita, CA and Malibu, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Santa Clarita, CA to Malibu, CA, including 5810 Sepulveda (350 kW); 76 - Valley Village (350 kW); 8000 Sunset Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 947.

Santa Clarita, CA Malibu, CA

Distance: 52 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Santa Clarita, CA to Malibu, CA takes about 1 h 25 min via US 101. The distance is 52 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Stevenson Ranch, CA, Hidden Hills, CA, Malibu, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 52 mi

This 51-mile trip takes about an hour and 20 minutes, starting on Centre Pointe Parkway. The route follows the Ventura Freeway and Murphy Motorway, ending in Malibu where the Santa Monica Mountains hit the coast.

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 right 1 mi
16 Merge slightly left onto Ventura Freeway 18 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Kanan Road 7 mi
19 Continue straight onto Kanan Dume Road 4 mi
20 Turn left onto Dume Canyon Motorway 2 mi
21 Turn right onto Ramera Motorway 135 yd
22 Continue slightly right onto Murphy Motorway 2 mi
23 Continue straight onto Debutts Terrace 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Murphy Way 1 mi
25 Arrive left onto Murphy Way

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The return trip from Malibu, CA to Santa Clarita, CA covers roughly the same distance, 52 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

370 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 Magnolia Park CA9-151 (Burbank, CA)CCS · 3400 W MAGNOLIA BLVD, Burbank, CA, 91505350 kW
Bridgeport MarketplaceCCS, CHAdeMO · 23841 Newhall Ranch Rd, Valencia, CA, 91355350 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Malibu, CA → Westlake Village, CA18 mi · 45 min Malibu, CA → Compton, CA49 mi · 1 h 30 min Malibu, CA → Hidden Hills, CA22 mi · 50 min Malibu, CA → Lake Sherwood, CA17 mi · 50 min Malibu, CA → Moorpark, CA30 mi · 55 min Malibu, CA → Agoura Hills, CA14 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Santa Clarita, CA, {fromState} to Malibu, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Santa Clarita, CA, {fromState} and Malibu, CA, {toState} is 52 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clarita, CA, {fromState} to Malibu, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Santa Clarita, CA, {fromState} to Malibu, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Santa Clarita, CA, {fromState} to Malibu, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Santa Clarita, CA, {fromState} to Malibu, CA, {toState} covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Malibu, CA from Santa Clarita, CA?: Malibu, CA lies roughly to the south-west of Santa Clarita, CA.
Which roads does the route from Santa Clarita, CA to Malibu, CA follow?: The drive from Santa Clarita, CA to Malibu, CA mainly follows US 101.
Which towns do you pass between Santa Clarita, CA and Malibu, CA?: Towns on the route from Santa Clarita, CA to Malibu, CA include Los Angeles, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks.
Are there charging stations between Santa Clarita, CA and Malibu, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Santa Clarita, CA to Malibu, CA, including 5810 Sepulveda (350 kW); 76 - Valley Village (350 kW); 8000 Sunset Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 947.

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