Origin
Dublin, CA
Afternoon in Dublin on Sunday
Local time
1:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Trip from Dublin, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Drive Time
6h 24m
Distance
347.6 mi
559 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$81
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 12m
★
6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 50m
10 AM
6h 33m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Traveling from Dublin, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 347.6 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 24 minutes of driving time. Because this journey stays within the Pacific Coast region, you will experience a consistent coastal-state climate throughout the trip. It is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, though you should budget approximately $47 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route is almost entirely highway-focused, it is designed for efficiency rather than leisurely detours. If you prefer a relaxed pace, you could easily complete this in one go, but a single planned stop is recommended to break up the long hours behind the wheel.
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
173.8 miles from Dublin, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a straightforward interstate experience, with 99% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads like the Westside Freeway, the I-5 Truck route, and the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. You will encounter a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 224.4 miles on the Westside Freeway, which defines the bulk of your time on the road. Expect a consistent, fast-paced rhythm as you navigate these major arteries connecting Northern and Southern California. The road environment remains stable and predictable, prioritizing direct transit over technical or winding terrain. Be prepared for a focused, highway-heavy drive that prioritizes reaching your destination efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 224.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 324.9 miles in near I 5 Truck.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 347.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 324.9 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 330.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 347.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
324.9 mi into trip
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~5h 55m in
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I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
7
330.4 mi into trip
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~6h 1m in
Take the exit toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 153B
Toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
7
347.1 mi into trip
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~6h 23m 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
347.3 mi into trip
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~6h 23m in
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North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
347.6 mi into trip
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~6h 24m in
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West 1st Street
Turn left onto West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 224.4 mi | 4h |
| I 5 Truck | 63.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| William Elton Brown Freeway | 17 mi | 18m |
| Hollywood Freeway | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Golden State Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| San Ramon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Spring Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 224.4 mi, about 4h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on San Ramon Road
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
San Ramon Road
2
Continue on San Ramon Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
San Ramon Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Foothill Road
367 ft
·
9 sec
·
Foothill Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 580
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the none lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
11 mi
·
11 min
·
William Elton Brown Freeway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 580
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
William Elton Brown Freeway
9
Merge onto I 5
224 mi
·
4 hr
·
Westside Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 5 Truck
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 153B
Toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on CA 170
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2C
Toward Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on West Aliso Street
409 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Aliso Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Spring Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto West 1st Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 1st Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 347.6-mile journey, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic congestion near your starting point in Dublin. Since you only have one recommended stop, choose a location along the long 224.4-mile stretch of the Westside Freeway to refuel and stretch your legs before the final approach to Los Angeles. Keep your $47 fuel budget in mind when planning your stops, as prices can fluctuate significantly between rural sections and urban centers. Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this route, as the high highway percentage allows for a steady pace that makes a single-day transit very practical. Always check your tire pressure before heading out, given the long, sustained speeds required on the interstate segments.
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 173.8 miles from Dublin, CA, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 224.4 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.8 miles or 3h 8m 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 12m
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 Dublin, 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 Dublin, CA
This is one driving day of about 347.6 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dublin, 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.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 224.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173.8 mi from Dublin, CA · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 173.8 miles from Dublin, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 224.4 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.50 one way
$160.99 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
122 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $83.01 | $166.03 |
| premium | $6.24 | $85.44 | $170.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $77.22 | $154.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$81
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$106–$131
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.3 | 1 | $36.50 | $16.68 |
| Efficient EV | 86.9 | 0 | $30.42 | $13.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 139 | 1 | $48.66 | $22.25 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Afternoon in Los Angeles on Sunday
Local time
1:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°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.
Road read
6h 24m 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 Dublin, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 347.6 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 173.8 miles from Dublin, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $80.50 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 347.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 324.9 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 330.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 347.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dublin, CA to Los Angeles, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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