Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Morning in Los Angeles on Saturday
Local time
11:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Channel Islands Beach, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
67 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Channel Islands Beach, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
Los Angeles to Channel Islands Beach is 67 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via Ventura Freeway and Hollywood Freeway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within California, beginning in the Pacific Coast region and ending in the same area. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major freeways, making it an easy day trip. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, so if you're looking for a quick escape to the coast without extensive planning, this is a solid choice.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura Freeway | 46.1 mi | 53m |
| Hollywood Freeway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| West Wooley Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Rice Avenue | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Victoria Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Wooley Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| US 101 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ventura Freeway
— 46.1 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Channel Islands Beach, CA.
1
Start on West 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 1st Street
2
Turn right onto North Broadway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Broadway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 101 North, CA 110
4
Merge onto US 101
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
5
Continue on US 101
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 101
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 101
Exit 13
Toward US 101 North: Ventura
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 101
46 mi
·
53 min
·
Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 60
Toward Santa Clara Avenue, Rice Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Santa Clara Avenue
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Santa Clara Avenue
10
Continue on North Rice Avenue
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Rice Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto East Wooley Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wooley Road
12
Continue on West Wooley Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Wooley Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto South Victoria Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Victoria Avenue
14
Turn right onto Anacapa Avenue
360 ft
·
15 sec
·
Anacapa Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Anacapa Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 57.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 101 North, CA 110
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 101 North, CA 110
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 101
Take the exit onto US 101 toward US 101 North: Ventura
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward US 101 North: Ventura
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 101 / Ventura Freeway
Merge onto US 101 / Ventura Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Santa Clara Avenue, Rice Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward Santa Clara Avenue, Rice Avenue
5
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Santa Clara Avenue
Turn left onto Santa Clara Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.40 one way
$30.80 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.29 | $32.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.79 | $29.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 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 | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
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.
Destination
Channel Islands Beach, CA
Morning in Channel Islands Beach on Saturday
Local time
11:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highways, with 85% of the journey taking place on freeways. You'll encounter stretches like the 46.1-mile segment on the Ventura Freeway, offering a consistent, high-speed experience for a significant portion of the trip. The route begins with the Hollywood Freeway before transitioning to the Ventura Freeway, indicating a shift from urban to a more coastal-oriented highway feel. Expect a profile that is predominantly highway-focused, minimizing complex turns and maximizing your time on smooth, direct roads.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.1 mi on Ventura Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ventura Freeway and Hollywood Freeway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 101): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (US 101 / Ventura Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 26m. Total distance: 67 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.1 miles on Ventura Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Channel Islands Beach, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 101): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (US 101 / Ventura Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Channel Islands Beach, CA before heading back.
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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