How far is it from South Gate, CA, to Placentia, CA, ?

The distance between South Gate, CA, and Placentia, CA, is 24 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from South Gate, CA, to Placentia, CA, ?

The drive from South Gate, CA, to Placentia, CA, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from South Gate, CA, to Placentia, CA, ?

The fastest route from South Gate, CA, to Placentia, CA, covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

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South Gate, CAPlacentia, CA

Distance: 24 mi·Duration: 40 min

Driving from South Gate, CA to Placentia, CA takes about 40 min via Firestone Boulevard. The distance is 24 mi. The straight-line distance is 20 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions

21 · 24 mi

1 Depart left onto Missouri Avenue 172 yd
2 Turn right onto Alexander Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Firestone Boulevard 7 mi
4 Turn slightly left onto Imperial Highway 1 mi
5 Turn right 1 mi
6 Continue straight 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Santa Ana Freeway 1 mi
8 Keep slightly right onto Santa Ana Freeway 5 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Riverside Freeway 5 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn left onto North State College Boulevard 1 mi
13 Turn right onto East Orangethorpe Avenue 2 mi

14 Continue straight onto Orangethorpe Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn left onto North Kraemer Boulevard 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Alta Vista Street 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue 1 mi
18 Continue right onto Magnolia Avenue 118 yd
19 Turn left onto Pinehurst Avenue 99 yd
20 Turn right onto Limerick Drive 56 yd
21 Arrive right onto Limerick Drive

The return trip from Placentia, CA to South Gate, CA covers roughly the same distance, 24 mi.

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Questions and answers

Placentia, CA lies roughly to the east of South Gate, CA.

How far is it from South Gate, CA, {fromState} to Placentia, CA, {toState}?

The distance between South Gate, CA, {fromState} and Placentia, CA, {toState} is 24 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from South Gate, CA, {fromState} to Placentia, CA, {toState}?

The drive from South Gate, CA, {fromState} to Placentia, CA, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from South Gate, CA, {fromState} to Placentia, CA, {toState}?

The fastest route from South Gate, CA, {fromState} to Placentia, CA, {toState} covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

What is the shortest route from South Gate, CA to Placentia, CA?

The shortest driving route from South Gate, CA to Placentia, CA is about 24 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between South Gate, CA and Placentia, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from South Gate, CA to Placentia, CA, including 17308 Bellflower Blvd (350 kW), 2700 Carson St (350 kW), 3530 West Century Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 828.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 3, 2026.

South Gate, CA–Placentia, CA

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South Gate, CAPlacentia, CA