Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Evening in Los Angeles on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Hollywood, CA
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Hollywood, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Traveling the 6.7 miles from Los Angeles to Hollywood is a quick transition within the Pacific Coast region. You can expect a driving time of approximately 11 minutes, making this a perfect excursion for a single day. With a fuel budget of just $1, the trip is incredibly economical for your travel planning. You will navigate via the Hollywood Freeway, West Sunset Boulevard, and the Santa Ana Freeway to reach your destination. Since the journey is brief, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two areas, allowing you to focus your energy on your arrival rather than the road itself.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
3.3 miles from Los Angeles, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 75% of your travel taking place on major thoroughfares. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 4.3 miles on the Hollywood Freeway. The experience transitions from the heavy arterial flow of the freeways into the local traffic patterns found on West Sunset Boulevard. Because the majority of the trip is spent at highway speeds, the drive feels efficient rather than leisurely. Expect a high-paced environment that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination without the need for technical or winding maneuvers.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hollywood Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hollywood Freeway and West Sunset Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Broadway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 6.7 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 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Broadway
Turn right onto North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
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
5.7 mi into trip
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~8m in
Take the exit toward Sunset Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8A
Toward Sunset Boulevard
9
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Sunset Boulevard West, The Los Angeles Film School
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Sunset Boulevard West, The Los Angeles F...
6
6.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
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Vine Street
Turn right onto Vine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Los Angeles, CA and Hollywood, CA, road signs point toward Sunset Boulevard West and The Los Angeles Film School.
Sunset Boulevard West
5.8 mi in
|
~8m
The Los Angeles Film School
5.8 mi in
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~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| West Sunset Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hollywood Freeway
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Hollywood, CA.
1
Start on West 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 1st Street
Use the none lane.
2
Turn right onto North Broadway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Broadway
Use the none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 101
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
491 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 8A
Toward Sunset Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Sunset Boulevard West, The Los Angeles Film School
Use the right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto West Sunset Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sunset Boulevard
Use the none lane.
9
Turn right onto Vine Street
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vine Street
Use the none lane.
10
Arrive at destination
Vine Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 11-minute duration, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. However, because you are relying heavily on the Hollywood Freeway, try to avoid peak commuter hours to ensure a smooth transition between regions. You will not need to plan for any stops along the way, as the 6.7-mile distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep your $1 fuel budget in mind, as the simplicity of this trip means you can easily integrate it into a larger itinerary without additional logistical stress. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor real-time traffic apps before merging onto the Hollywood Freeway, as the 4.3-mile primary stretch can fluctuate quickly in congestion.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 3.3 miles from Los Angeles, CA, or about 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.3 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 6.7 miles or 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.3 miles or 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA
This is one driving day of about 6.7 miles and 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Los Angeles, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Hollywood Freeway for about 4.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.3 mi from Los Angeles, CA · 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
3 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 6.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.3 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hollywood, CA
The final approach into Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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
$1.55 one way
$3.10 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| premium | $6.24 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Hollywood, CA
Evening in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
44°F
Burbank, CA
3 mi in
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
3 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
11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Hollywood, CA covers 6.7 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hollywood Freeway, West Sunset Boulevard, Santa Ana 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 3.3 miles from Los Angeles, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.55 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 is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 6.7 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 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Los Angeles, CA and Hollywood, CA, road signs point toward Sunset Boulevard West and The Los Angeles Film School.
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