Brentwood, California to Palmdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

305.6 miles 491.8 km · straight line
382 miles estimated 614.8 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Brentwood, California from Palmdale?

The distance from Brentwood, California to Palmdale is 305.6 miles (491.8 km) as the crow flies. Palmdale is located SE of Brentwood, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brentwood, California and Palmdale. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Brentwood, California to Palmdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brentwood, California & Palmdale

Quick Facts

Brentwood, California
37.93°N, 121.70°W
America/Los_Angeles
24m elevation
Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients