Covina to Santa Clarita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42.7 miles 68.7 km · straight line
55.5 miles estimated 89.3 km · driving distance
1h 7min estimated drive time
$5 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Covina from Santa Clarita?

The distance from Covina to Santa Clarita is 42.7 miles (68.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Clarita is located WNW of Covina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 55.5 miles, taking about 1h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Covina and Santa Clarita. 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 Covina to Santa Clarita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 7min $5 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 20min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Covina & Santa Clarita

Quick Facts

Covina
34.09°N, 117.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
170m elevation
Santa Clarita
34.39°N, 118.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
368m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 583.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients