Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Studio City, CA
Stephen Leonardi
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Studio City, CA covers 12.8 miles and takes about 18m 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, Santa Ana 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 $2.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 18m highway drive covering 12.8 miles, with most of the trip on Hollywood Freeway and Ventura Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.4 miles on Hollywood Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hollywood Freeway and Ventura Freeway. 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 North Broadway.
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 12.8 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 (North Broadway): Navigation decision point; 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto North Broadway
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 101 North, CA 110
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 101 toward US 101 North: Ventura
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Studio City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Freeway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Ventura Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| US 101 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Laurel Canyon Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Studio City, CA.
Start on West 1st Street
Turn right onto North Broadway
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 101
Continue on US 101
Take the exit onto US 101
Merge onto US 101
Take the exit
Turn left onto Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Los Angeles on Thursday
Local time
5:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Studio City on Thursday
Local time
5:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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