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Distance from Compton, CA to Altadena, CA

Distance

26 mi

Time

41 minutes

Gas Cost

$4 - $8

There are 20.97 miles from Compton to Altadena in northeast direction and 26 miles (41.84 kilometers) by car, following the I-710 route.

Compton and Altadena are 41 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Compton, CA to Altadena, CA. The halfway point is Lincoln Heights, CA.

Compton, CA and Altadena, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 8:51 am.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Compton, CA

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 1.04 gallons of gas to cover the route between Compton, CA and Altadena, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Compton to Altadena is $5.51.

During the route, an average car will release 20.42 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $5.29 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 11, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Compton, CA and Altadena, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Compton, CA and Altadena, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 34.086349 and -118.231956, or 34º 5' 10.8564" N, 118º 13' 55.0416" W. This location is 12.97 miles away from Compton, CA and Altadena, CA and it would take approximately 20 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Lincoln Heights, CA, situated 13 miles from Compton, CA and 12 miles from Altadena, CA. It would take 20 minutes to go from Compton to Lincoln Heights and 18 minutes to go from Altadena to Lincoln Heights.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Compton, CA and Altadena, CA is Los Angeles, CA, situated 11 miles from Compton, CA and 14 miles from Altadena, CA. It would take 18 minutes to go from Compton to and 20 minutes to go from Altadena to Los Angeles.