Distance from Los Angeles to Santa Clara by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Santa Clara (CA) is 309 miles or 497 kilometers or 269 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Santa Clara is 344 miles (554 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 35 miles or 57 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Santa Clara is 309 miles or 497 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Santa Clara, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

What is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Santa Clara?

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA is 0 hours 42 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Santa Clara Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Santa Clara, California is 344 miles or 554 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA is 344 miles or 554 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Santa Clara, California.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Santa Clara, California is approximately 344 miles (554 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 32 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Santa Clara take?
Los Angeles and Santa Clara are 6 hours 32 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 Santa Clara

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

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Santa Clara
2025-12-17, 03:14:46 PST2025-12-17, 03:14:46 PST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Santa Clara California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 344 mi 554 km 298.73 nmi
Straight line distance 309 mi 497 km 269 nmi
Difference 35 mi 57 km 29 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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Santa Clara Details

Santa Clara is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 21' 14.8'' Longitude: W 121° 57' 18.9''
Latitude37.35411
Longitude-121.95524
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Santa Clara

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Santa Clara, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 11 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 8 hours 39 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 7 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 6 hours 55 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 5 hours 46 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 4 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 19 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 4 minutes