Drive time
Santa Monica to Pasadena
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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.
Sample of top spots near this midpoint
Coffee
Roastery & Co.
★ 4.8 · Open · Quick stop
Brunch
Sunday Skillet
★ 4.7 · Open · Patio seating
Bar
The Halfway House
★ 4.6 · Open · Walkable
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