Santa Barbara to Sylmar: Road Trip Guide & Distance

71.6 miles 115.3 km · straight line
89.5 miles estimated 144.1 km · driving distance
1h 48min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
96° E bearing direction

How far is Santa Barbara from Sylmar?

The distance from Santa Barbara to Sylmar is 71.6 miles (115.3 km) as the crow flies. Sylmar is located E of Santa Barbara. By car, the driving distance is approximately 89.5 miles, taking about 1h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Santa Barbara and Sylmar. 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 Santa Barbara to Sylmar

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 48min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 10min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 43min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Santa Barbara & Sylmar

Quick Facts

Santa Barbara
34.42°N, 119.70°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m 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 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 347.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients