San Dimas to Santa Clarita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

46.4 miles 74.7 km · straight line
60.3 miles estimated 97.1 km · driving distance
1h 13min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is San Dimas from Santa Clarita?

The distance from San Dimas to Santa Clarita is 46.4 miles (74.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Clarita is located WNW of San Dimas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 60.3 miles, taking about 1h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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 San Dimas and Santa Clarita. 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 San Dimas to Santa Clarita

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

Suggested Stops Between San Dimas & Santa Clarita

Quick Facts

San Dimas
34.11°N, 117.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
291m 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 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 536.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients