Los Angeles to Palmdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

37.2 miles 59.8 km · straight line
61.1 miles actual route 98.4 km · driving distance
1h 13min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
11° N bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Palmdale?

The distance from Los Angeles to Palmdale is 37.2 miles (59.8 km) as the crow flies. Palmdale is located N of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 61.1 miles, taking about 1h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. 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. 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 Los Angeles and Palmdale. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Los Angeles to Palmdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 13min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 28min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Palmdale

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 670.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM