Drive time
Santa Monica to Pasadena
Quick answer
The drive from Santa Monica, CA to Pasadena, CA is approximately 22 min covering about 22 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
22 mi
Drive time
22 min
Midpoint
34.08°, -118.32°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Pasadena, meeting halfway saves each of you about 11 miles and 11 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
34.0836°, -118.3178°
Santa Monica and Pasadena are about 22 miles apart — each person drives roughly 11 miles.
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