Day trip from Palmdale to Pasadena
Pasadena lies 48 km (30 mi) south of Palmdale, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 48 km (30 mi) apart, Pasadena is a realistic day trip from Palmdale: about 47 min each way by road.
| Palmdale | Pasadena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 158,351 | 142,250 |
| Elevation | 815 m (2,674 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 93550–93599 | 91101–91199 |
What to see in Pasadena
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kidspace Children's Museum | 200,000 | — |
The busiest is Kidspace Children's Museum at 200,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Pasadena
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Staying in Pasadena
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Common questions
How far is Pasadena from Palmdale?
48 km (30 mi) in a straight line, south of Palmdale; by road roughly 59 km (36 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palmdale to Pasadena by road?
About 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palmdale and Pasadena?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.