Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Night in Los Angeles on Thursday
Local time
9:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to San Pedro, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
San Pedro, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to San Pedro, CA covers 24.1 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harbor Freeway, North Gaffey Street, West 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on Harbor Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 24.1 miles, with most of the trip on Harbor Freeway and North Gaffey Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.2 miles on Harbor Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harbor Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harbor Freeway and North Gaffey Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Spring Street.
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 24.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (South Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Spring Street
Turn left onto South Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward CA 110 South, CA 110 North: Harbor Freeway
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 110 South, CA 110 North: Harbor Freew...
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 110 South: Harbor Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CA 110 South: Harbor Freeway
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CA 110 / Harbor Freeway
Merge onto CA 110 / Harbor Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 110 / Harbor Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Harbor Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Freeway | 22.2 mi | 25m |
| North Gaffey Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Spring Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Gaffey Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Harbor Freeway
— 22.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and San Pedro, CA.
1
Start on West 1st Street
354 ft
·
19 sec
·
West 1st Street
2
Turn left onto South Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Spring Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
West 3rd Street
4
Take the ramp
104 ft
·
2 sec
Toward CA 110 South, CA 110 North: Harbor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward CA 110 South: Harbor Freeway
6
Merge onto CA 110
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Harbor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Harbor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto North Gaffey Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Gaffey Street
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
South Gaffey Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.54 one way
$11.08 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
San Pedro, CA
Night in San Pedro on Thursday
Local time
9:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
4 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
30m 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 San Pedro, CA covers 24.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harbor Freeway, North Gaffey Street, West 3rd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 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 $5.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.1 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Los Angeles, CA to San Pedro, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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