Drive or Fly: Union City, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SQL–HHR. At 362 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
6h 47m
Distance
362.3 mi
Total Cost
$115
CO2
146 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 11m
39m in the air
Air Distance
326 mi
Total Cost
$188
CO2
83 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SQL and HHR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 47m | 3h 11m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $115 | $188 |
| Carbon footprint | 146 kg CO2 | 83 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Union City, CA to Los Angeles, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.