Origin
Crockett, CA
Night in Crockett on Friday
Local time
11:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Crockett, 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
6h 19m
Distance
384.2 mi
618 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$88
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 7m
★
6 AM
6h 19m
8 AM
6h 44m
10 AM
6h 28m
12 PM
6h 25m
3 PM
6h 29m
5 PM
6h 43m
8 PM
6h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crockett, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Crockett, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 384.2 miles and takes about 6h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pomona Street, Crockett Boulevard, Cummings Skyway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $88.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.1 miles from Crockett, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Los Angeles, CA
Full guide →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.
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 6h 19m. Total distance: 384.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 19m drive with frequent turns across 384.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pomona Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crockett, CA to Los Angeles, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pomona Street | — | — |
| Crockett Boulevard | — | — |
| Cummings Skyway | — | — |
| CA 4 East | — | — |
| I 680 South | — | — |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | — | — |
| Donald D Doyle Highway | — | — |
| I 580 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pomona Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crockett, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on Cooke Avenue
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cooke Avenue
2
Turn left onto Pomona Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pomona Street
3
Turn left onto Crockett Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Crockett Boulevard
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cummings Skyway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cummings Skyway
5
Take the ramp right toward CA 4 East: Martinez, Concord
230 ft
·
6 sec
·
CA 4 East: Martinez, Concord
6
Turn right onto CA 4 East
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
CA 4 East
7
Merge slight left
7.3 mi
·
8 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South: San Jose
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 680 South: San Jose
9
Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
11
Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 580: Stockton
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 580: Stockton
16
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18
Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
William Elton Brown Freeway
19
Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
William Elton Brown Freeway
20
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224 mi
·
4 hr
·
Westside Freeway
21
Keep slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
22
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 405 South
24
Keep slight left
5.3 mi
·
6 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
CA 170 South: Hollywood
26
Continue on Hollywood Freeway
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
27
Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broadway
28
Continue on West Aliso Street
410 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Aliso Street
29
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Spring Street
30
Turn left onto West 1st Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 1st Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.1 miles from Crockett, CA, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 85 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.1 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Angeles, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Crockett, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Crockett, CA
This is one driving day of about 384.2 miles and 6h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Crockett, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 192.1 mi from Crockett, CA · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.1 miles from Crockett, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Los Angeles, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$88.31 one way
$176.61 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $91.00 | $182.00 |
| premium | $6.18 | $93.43 | $186.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $84.83 | $169.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$88
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$113–$138
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.3 | 1 | $40.34 | $18.44 |
| Efficient EV | 96.1 | 1 | $33.62 | $15.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.7 | 1 | $53.79 | $24.59 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Los Angeles, CA
Night in Los Angeles on Friday
Local time
11:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crockett, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 384.2 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pomona Street, Crockett Boulevard, Cummings Skyway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192.1 miles from Crockett, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $88.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crockett, CA to Los Angeles, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crockett, CA to Los Angeles, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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