Sacramento to Santa Clarita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

332.7 miles 535.4 km · straight line
354 miles actual route 569.7 km · driving distance
6h 29min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
150° SSE bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Santa Clarita?

The distance from Sacramento to Santa Clarita is 332.7 miles (535.4 km) as the crow flies. Santa Clarita is located SSE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 354 miles, taking about 6h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 29min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 47min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 10min $42–$124* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Santa Clarita

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM