If you are planning to head from Los Angeles to Moorpark, expect a straightforward 47.7-mile journey that typically takes about 59 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it connects two Pacific Coast locations without requiring an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Golden State Freeway, the Hollywood Freeway, and the Ronald Reagan Freeway. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an efficient commute that remains light on your wallet. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, the route is designed for speed and direct access rather than leisure travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience, as 94% of this drive consists of interstate travel. You will spend the bulk of your time behind the wheel on major freeways, transitioning through the dense infrastructure of the Los Angeles area. The longest uninterrupted portion of your trip spans 25.2 miles specifically on the Ronald Reagan Freeway, which allows for consistent cruising. Because the route is entirely highway-dependent, you should anticipate a steady, traffic-oriented environment rather than winding backroads. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination as efficiently as possible.
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.
Ronald Reagan Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ronald Reagan Freeway and Hollywood Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 47.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles (CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
16.9 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.8 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward CA 118 West, CA 118 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 156A
Toward CA 118 West, CA 118 East
6
21.3 mi into trip|~27m in|CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
23.1 mi into trip|~29m in|CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
46 mi into trip|~56m in|CA 118
Take the exit onto CA 118 toward CA 23 North, CA 118 West: Los Angeles 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 18B
Toward CA 23 North, CA 118 West: Los Angeles Av...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Freeway
25.2 mi
28m
Hollywood Freeway
15.5 mi
19m
Golden State Freeway
2 mi
2m
CA 118
1.3 mi
2m
Santa Ana Freeway
0.7 mi
<1m
Moorpark Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
North Broadway
0.4 mi
<1m
West 1st Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Freeway
— 25.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Moorpark, 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
15 mi·19 min·Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·59 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 5
2.0 mi·2 min·Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Exit 156AToward CA 118 West, CA 118 EastUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·58 sec
Toward CA 118 West
10
Merge onto CA 118
0.5 mi·34 sec·Ronald Reagan Freeway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
1.8 mi·2 min·Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
1.0 mi·1 min·Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
1.9 mi·2 min·Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
1.2 mi·1 min·Ronald Reagan Freeway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
1.9 mi·2 min·Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
17 mi·19 min·Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto CA 118
1.3 mi·2 min·CA 118
Exit 18BToward CA 23 North, CA 118 West: Los Angeles AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto CA 23
0.5 mi·1 min·Moorpark Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
CA 23
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Los Angeles, CA
· 30m into the drive
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moorpark, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Moorpark, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.96 one way
$21.93 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg17 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$11.30
$22.60
premium
$6.18
$11.60
$23.20
diesel
$5.61
$10.53
$21.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.3
0
$5.01
$2.29
Efficient EV
11.9
0
$4.17
$1.91
EV Truck/SUV
19.1
0
$6.68
$3.05
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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 16, 2026
Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Morning
in Los Angeles on Friday
Local time
10:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Destination
Moorpark, CA
Morning
in Moorpark on Friday
Local time
10:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
San Fernando, CA
24 mi in
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
24 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
59m 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 Los Angeles, CA to Moorpark, CA covers 47.7 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Freeway, Hollywood Freeway, Golden State 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 23.9 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 $10.96 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 47.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles (CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Los Angeles, CA to Moorpark, 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.
