Lancaster, California to Sylmar: Road Trip Guide & Distance

32.3 miles 52 km · straight line
42 miles estimated 67.6 km · driving distance
51min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
214° SSW bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, California from Sylmar?

The distance from Lancaster, California to Sylmar is 32.3 miles (52 km) as the crow flies. Sylmar is located SSW of Lancaster, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 42 miles, taking about 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Lancaster, California and Sylmar. 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 Lancaster, California to Sylmar

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 51min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, California & Sylmar

Quick Facts

Lancaster, California
34.70°N, 118.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
719m elevation
Sylmar
34.31°N, 118.45°W
America/Los_Angeles
382m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 770.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients