Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Moorpark, CA
Drive Time
59m
Distance
47.7 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripTrip Overview
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Moorpark, CA covers 47.7 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Broadway, US 101 North, Santa Ana Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
23.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 47.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway | 0 mi | 0m |
| US 101 North | 0 mi | 0m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0 mi | 0m |
| Hollywood Freeway | 0 mi | 0m |
| Golden State Freeway | 0 mi | 0m |
| CA 118 West | 0 mi | 0m |
| Ronald Reagan Freeway | 0 mi | 0m |
| CA 23 North | 0 mi | 0m |
Step-by-Step Directions
Start on West 1st Street
Turn right onto North Broadway
Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
Continue on Hollywood Freeway
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CA 118 West, CA 118 East
Keep slight left to continue on CA 118 West
Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CA 23 North, CA 118 West: Los Angeles Avenue
Turn right onto Moorpark Avenue
Arrive at your destination
When to Leave
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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Drive Plan
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.9 miles
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Last hour of driving
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moorpark, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
Open the route before leaving Los Angeles, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Trip Strategy
Day 1
Settle into the route from Los Angeles, CA
This is one driving day of about 47.7 miles and 59m.
Best Stop Towns on This Route
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
24 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.
Travel Advice
Arrival Notes
Seasonal Notes
Stops Along the Way
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Los Angeles, CA
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.45 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| midgrade | $3.85 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| premium | $4.15 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way.
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