Origin
Moorpark, CA
Evening in Moorpark on Thursday
Local time
8:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moorpark, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moorpark, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Driving from Moorpark to Los Angeles is a straightforward 47.6-mile journey that typically takes about an hour, making it an ideal day trip. You will stay within the Pacific Coast region, transitioning from the more suburban Moorpark area into the heart of Los Angeles. With a fuel budget of just $6, this is a highly economical commute or excursion. Because the trip is short and focused on major freeways, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay. Expect a practical, direct drive that prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours, allowing you to reach your destination quickly. It is a simple, no-fuss route that gets you from point A to point B with minimal logistical planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 93% of this route consists of major freeways. You will navigate a combination of the Ronald Reagan Freeway, CA 118, and the Hollywood Freeway to complete your trek. The road features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 18 miles on CA 118, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the drive. While the route is designed for speed, you should anticipate typical freeway traffic patterns as you move from the outskirts toward the city center. Behind the wheel, the character of the road is functional and fast, keeping you on high-capacity thoroughfares for almost the entire duration of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 118 is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 118 and Hollywood Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in near CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 19.6 miles (CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
19.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 153B
Toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
7
47.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Broadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2C
Toward Broadway
7
47.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
West 1st Street
Turn left onto West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 118 | 18 mi | 20m |
| Hollywood Freeway | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Ronald Reagan Freeway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Golden State Freeway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| East Los Angeles Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Moorpark Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Spring Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| New Los Angeles Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 118
— 18 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorpark, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on CA 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Moorpark Avenue
2
Turn left onto CA 23; CA 118
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Los Angeles Avenue
3
Continue on CA 23; CA 118
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
New Los Angeles Avenue
4
Take the ramp onto CA 118
18 mi
·
20 min
·
CA 118
Toward CA 118 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 5
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 153B
Toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on CA 170
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2C
Toward Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on West Aliso Street
409 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Aliso Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Spring Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto West 1st Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 1st Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Moorpark, CA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Moorpark, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Los Angeles, CA
The final approach into Los Angeles, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.94 one way
$21.88 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Los Angeles, CA
Evening in Los Angeles on Thursday
Local time
8:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
73°F
San Fernando, CA
24 mi in
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
1h 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 Moorpark, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 118, Hollywood Freeway, Ronald Reagan 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 23.8 miles from Moorpark, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.94 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 47.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 19.6 miles (CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Moorpark, CA to Los Angeles, 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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