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Trip from Los Angeles, CA to West Hollywood, CA

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Drive Time

15m

Distance

8.3 mi

13 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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West Hollywood, CA

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Trip Overview

Traveling the 8.3 miles from Los Angeles to West Hollywood is a quick transit that typically takes about 15 minutes. Because of the short distance, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your journey will take you through the heart of the Pacific Coast region, utilizing a combination of the Hollywood Freeway, Santa Monica Boulevard, and the Santa Ana Freeway. Budgeting just $1 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical excursion. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the route is straightforward and efficient. It is a practical drive that offers maximum flexibility for your daily schedule.

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

4.2 miles from Los Angeles, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. Approximately 52% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a steady pace before you transition into local road driving. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 3.4 miles on the Hollywood Freeway. This combination of major freeways and surface streets means the character of the road shifts quickly from busy, multi-lane traffic to the flow of Santa Monica Boulevard. Staying alert during these transitions is key to navigating the route comfortably as you move between regions.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 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 3.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Broadway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 4.9 miles (CA 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Broadway

Turn right onto North Broadway

Navigation decision point

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
8
4.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | CA 2

Take the exit onto CA 2 toward CA 2 West: Santa Monica Boulevard, Western Avenue

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 7 Toward CA 2 West: Santa Monica Boulevard, Weste...
5
5.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | CA 2; US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard

Turn left onto CA 2; US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
8.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | North Fairfax Avenue

Turn left onto North Fairfax Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hollywood Freeway 3.4 mi 4m
Santa Monica Boulevard 3.2 mi 6m
Santa Ana Freeway 0.7 mi <1m
North Broadway 0.4 mi <1m
CA 2 0.2 mi <1m
West 1st Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Fairfax Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Hollywood Freeway — 3.4 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and West Hollywood, 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

3.4 mi · 4 min · Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto CA 2

0.2 mi · 28 sec · CA 2
Exit 7 Toward CA 2 West: Santa Monica Boulevard, Western Avenue Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn left onto CA 2; US 66 Hist

3.2 mi · 6 min · Santa Monica Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto North Fairfax Avenue

347 ft · 13 sec · North Fairfax Avenue
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

North Fairfax Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 15-minute drive, you have plenty of freedom regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for any stops along the way, as the route is direct and requires minimal logistical preparation. Focus your attention on the transition points between the Hollywood Freeway and Santa Monica Boulevard, as traffic patterns can change rapidly in these areas. Because your fuel cost is estimated at just $1, you can travel with confidence knowing your overhead is minimal. Use this flexibility to your advantage by choosing a departure time that avoids peak congestion on the Hollywood Freeway to ensure your quick trip remains hassle-free.

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 4.2 miles from Los Angeles, CA, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.4 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 8.3 miles or 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.2 miles or 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West 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 8.3 miles and 15m.

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 3.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.2 mi from Los Angeles, CA · 6m into the drive

neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hollywood, CA

4 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

Hollywood, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hollywood, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.2 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Hollywood, CA

The final approach into West 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 West 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

$1.91 one way

$3.82 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $1.97 $3.93
premium $6.18 $2.02 $4.04
diesel $5.61 $1.83 $3.67

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: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.5 0 $0.87 $0.40
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.73 $0.33
EV Truck/SUV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast data refreshed 21 hours ago

Origin

Los Angeles, CA

Morning in Los Angeles on Wednesday

Local time

10:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

72°F

Sunny

SW 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 11:57AM PDT until April 15 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 9:35AM PDT until April 15 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Destination

West Hollywood, CA

Morning in West Hollywood on Wednesday

Local time

10:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

15m 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 West Hollywood, CA covers 8.3 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hollywood Freeway, Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Ana Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 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 $1.91 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 straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 4.9 miles (CA 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Los Angeles, CA to West Hollywood, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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