Mesa to Sylmar: Road Trip Guide & Distance

384.6 miles 618.9 km · straight line
409.2 miles actual route 658.5 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Sylmar?

The distance from Mesa to Sylmar is 384.6 miles (618.9 km) as the crow flies. Sylmar is located W of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 409.2 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Sylmar in California.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mesa and Sylmar. 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 Mesa to Sylmar

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Sylmar

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM