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Trip from Channel Islands Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

65.6 mi

106 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Channel Islands Beach, CA, CA

Channel Islands Beach, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Downtown los-angeles-ca

Los Angeles, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Channel Islands Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ventura Freeway, Hollywood Freeway, East Pleasant Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.7 miles on Ventura Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Arriving in Los Angeles, CA

Full guide →

“Tinseltown” · Founded 1781

Frank Lloyd Wright is said to have quipped, "Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles," a quote that has since been repeated both by those who love and hate L.A. The "City of Angels" is home to people who hail from all parts of the globe and an important center of culture, business, media, and international trade. However, it's most famous for being a major center of the world's television, motion picture, and music industry, which forms the base of the city's status and lures visitors for its show business history and celebrity culture. Visitors are also drawn to Los Angeles for its Mediterranean climate and numerous beaches, which gave birth to California's famed surf culture.

Top landmarks

  • • Hollywood Walk of Fame — more than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks...
  • • Hollywood Sign — sign reading "HOLLYWOOD" located in Los Angeles, California, United States
  • • Getty Center — campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust in Los Angeles

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 65.6 miles, with most of the trip on Ventura Freeway and Hollywood Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.7 miles on Ventura Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ventura Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ventura Freeway and Hollywood Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near West Channel Islands Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (West Channel Islands Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.1 miles (US 101 / Route 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | West Channel Islands Boulevard

Turn right onto West Channel Islands Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 101 / Route 101

Keep slight right at fork onto US 101 / Route 101 toward US 101 South: Los Angeles, Tujunga Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 101 South: Los Angeles, Tujunga Avenu...
7
65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward Broadway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2C Toward Broadway
7
65.3 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | North Spring Street

Turn right onto North Spring Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | West 1st Street

Turn left onto West 1st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ventura Freeway 41.7 mi 48m
Hollywood Freeway 10.3 mi 14m
East Pleasant Valley Road 5.4 mi 7m
West Channel Islands Boulevard 2.6 mi 4m
East Channel Islands Boulevard 1.2 mi 2m
South Victoria Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
South Oxnard Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
South Las Posas Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ventura Freeway — 41.7 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Channel Islands Beach, CA and Los Angeles, CA.

1

Start on Anacapa Avenue

360 ft · 16 sec · Anacapa Avenue
2

Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard

101 ft · 2 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard
3

Continue on South Victoria Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Victoria Avenue
4

Turn right onto West Channel Islands Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Channel Islands Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on West Channel Islands Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Channel Islands Boulevard
6

Continue on East Channel Islands Boulevard

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Channel Islands Boulevard
7

Turn straight onto South Oxnard Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Oxnard Boulevard
8

Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Road

3.6 mi · 5 min · East Pleasant Valley Road
9

Continue on East Pleasant Valley Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · East Pleasant Valley Road
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto South Las Posas Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Las Posas Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
12

Merge onto US 101

42 mi · 48 min · Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 101

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Route 101
Toward US 101 South: Los Angeles, Tujunga Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto US 101

10 mi · 14 min · Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 2C Toward Broadway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on West Aliso Street

409 ft · 18 sec · West Aliso Street
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn right onto North Spring Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North Spring Street
Use the right lane.
18

Turn left onto West 1st Street

354 ft · 12 sec · West 1st Street
Use the left lane.
19

Arrive at destination

West 1st Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.8 mi from Channel Islands Beach, CA · 44m into the drive

Downtown Hidden Hills, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hidden Hills, CA

33 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Camarillo, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Agoura, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Channel Islands Beach, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Los Angeles, CA

The final approach into Los Angeles, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.08 one way

$30.16 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $15.54 $31.07
premium $6.18 $15.95 $31.91
diesel $5.61 $14.48 $28.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.7 0 $6.89 $3.15
Efficient EV 16.4 0 $5.74 $2.62
EV Truck/SUV 26.2 0 $9.18 $4.20

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Channel Islands Beach, CA

Late night in Channel Islands Beach on Saturday

Local time

5:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Clear

N 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Destination

Los Angeles, CA

Late night in Los Angeles on Saturday

Local time

5:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Clear

N 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Channel Islands Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ventura Freeway, Hollywood Freeway, East Pleasant Valley Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.8 miles from Channel Islands Beach, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (West Channel Islands Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.1 miles (US 101 / Route 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Channel Islands Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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