Origin
Seeley, CA
Late night in Seeley on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
215.7 mi
347 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
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6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Seeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 215.7 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kumeyaay Highway, San Diego Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83 miles on Kumeyaay Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.9 miles from Seeley, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Seeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 215.7 miles and takes about 4h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kumeyaay Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 83 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 84.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 215.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 84.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.1 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 30 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
84.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward Lake Jennings Park Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward Lake Jennings Park Road
8
104.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 805 South, I 805 North
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 3
Toward I 805 South, I 805 North
7
171.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
|
I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward Bake Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Bake Parkway
7
178.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
Take the exit toward Jamboree Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 100
Toward Jamboree Road
8
215 mi into trip
|
~4h 9m in
Take the exit toward Alameda Street, Union Station
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 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kumeyaay Highway | 83 mi | 1h 29m |
| San Diego Freeway | 60.9 mi | 1h 11m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 33.3 mi | 39m |
| San Clemente Canyon Freeway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| I 5 Truck | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Jacob Dekema Freeway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| San Vicente Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Lake Jennings Park Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Kumeyaay Highway
— 83 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seeley, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on this road
188 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Haskell Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Haskell Road
3
Continue on S29
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Drew Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 8
83 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Kumeyaay Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 23
Toward Lake Jennings Park Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto I 8 BUS
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Jennings Park Road
8
Continue on Mapleview Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mapleview Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CA 67
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
San Vicente Freeway
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward CA 52 West
11
Continue on CA 52
13 mi
·
14 min
·
San Clemente Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 3
Toward I 805 South, I 805 North
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 805 North: Los Angeles
14
Merge onto I 805
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Jacob Dekema Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
16
Merge onto I 5
35 mi
·
41 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 Truck
Toward Bake Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the slight right lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 100
Toward Jamboree Road
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on this road
527 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
23
Turn right onto Jamboree Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jamboree Road
Use the left / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto El Camino Real
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
El Camino Real
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto Newport Avenue
357 ft
·
13 sec
·
Newport Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
27
Merge onto I 5
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Use the slight right lane.
33
Continue on I 10 EXPR
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Arcadia Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
34
Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Los Angeles Street
35
Turn right onto East 1st Street
461 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 1st Street
36
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.9 miles from Seeley, CA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.9 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Angeles, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Seeley, 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 Seeley, CA
This is one driving day of about 215.7 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Seeley, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Kumeyaay Highway for about 83 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.9 mi from Seeley, CA · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.9 miles from Seeley, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Kumeyaay Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Los Angeles, 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
$49.58 one way
$99.15 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $51.09 | $102.18 |
| premium | $6.18 | $52.46 | $104.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.62 | $95.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.65 | $10.35 |
| Efficient EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.87 | $8.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.3 | 1 | $30.20 | $13.80 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Los Angeles, CA
Late night in Los Angeles on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Seeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 215.7 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kumeyaay Highway, San Diego Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.9 miles from Seeley, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 215.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 84.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.1 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Seeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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