Palmdale to Santa Paula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

55.9 miles 90 km · straight line
72.7 miles estimated 117 km · driving distance
1h 28min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Palmdale from Santa Paula?

The distance from Palmdale to Santa Paula is 55.9 miles (90 km) as the crow flies. Santa Paula is located WSW of Palmdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 72.7 miles, taking about 1h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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 Palmdale and Santa Paula. 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 Palmdale to Santa Paula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 28min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 46min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Palmdale & Santa Paula

Quick Facts

Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m elevation
Santa Paula
34.35°N, 119.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
85m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 445.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients