Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Evening in Los Angeles on Thursday
Local time
7:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Northridge, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Northridge, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Northridge, CA covers 25.1 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hollywood Freeway, Ventura Freeway, San Diego Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Hollywood Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 25.1 miles, with most of the trip on Hollywood Freeway and Ventura Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.4 miles on Hollywood Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hollywood Freeway and Ventura Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near US 101.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (US 101): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South, I 405 North: Santa Monica, Sacramento
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 19A
Toward I 405 South, I 405 North: Santa Monica,...
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 405 North: Sacramento
8
20.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Roscoe Boulevard, Panorama City
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 68
Toward Roscoe Boulevard, Panorama City
6
21 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Roscoe Boulevard
Turn left onto Roscoe Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Los Angeles, CA and Northridge, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento and Panorama City.
Sacramento
16.4 mi in
|
~22m
Panorama City
20.7 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Freeway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Ventura Freeway | 5 mi | 5m |
| San Diego Freeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Parthenia Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Roscoe Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 101 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Woodley Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hollywood Freeway
— 9.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Northridge, 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
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 19A
Toward I 405 South, I 405 North: Santa Monica, Sacramento
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 405 North: Sacramento
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 405
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 68
Toward Roscoe Boulevard, Panorama City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Roscoe Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Roscoe Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Woodley Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodley Avenue
14
Turn left onto Parthenia Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Parthenia Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Parthenia Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Northridge, CA
Evening in Northridge on Thursday
Local time
7:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
78°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
24 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
35m 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 Northridge, CA covers 25.1 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hollywood Freeway, Ventura Freeway, San Diego 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 12.5 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 $5.77 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 12 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (US 101): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Los Angeles, CA and Northridge, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento and Panorama City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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