Distance from Los Angeles to Palmdale by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Palmdale (CA) is 38 miles or 60 kilometers or 33 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Palmdale is 61 miles (99 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 23 miles or 39 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Palmdale, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Palmdale is 38 miles or 60 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Palmdale, is Ontario International Airport (ONT).

What is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Palmdale?

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Palmdale, CA is 0 hours 5 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Palmdale Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Los Angeles, CA and Palmdale, CA
This map shows the distance from Los Angeles, CA, Usa to Palmdale, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Los Angeles, California to Palmdale, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Palmdale, CA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Palmdale, California is 61 miles or 99 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Palmdale, CA is 61 miles or 99 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Palmdale, California.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Palmdale, California is approximately 61 miles (99 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 1 to 2 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Palmdale, CA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Palmdale, CA?
The total driving time is 1 hours, 15 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Palmdale take?
Los Angeles and Palmdale are 1 hours 15 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Los Angeles and Palmdale

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and Palmdale (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Palmdale
2025-12-19, 01:30:00 PST2025-12-19, 01:30:00 PST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Palmdale California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Los Angeles, CA and Palmdale, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 61 mi 99 km 52.97 nmi
Straight line distance 38 mi 60 km 33 nmi
Difference 23 mi 39 km 19 nmi

Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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Palmdale Details

Palmdale is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 34' 45.9'' Longitude: W 118° 6' 59.3''
Latitude34.57943
Longitude-118.11646
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Palmdale

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Palmdale, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 2 hours 3 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 1 hours 32 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 1 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 1 hours 14 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 1 hours 7 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 1 hours 1 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 0 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 0 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 0 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 0 hours 46 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 0 hours 43 minutes