Origin
Val Verde, CA
Morning in Val Verde on Thursday
Local time
10:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Val Verde, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Val Verde, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Val Verde to Los Angeles, this 40.2-mile journey is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 53 minutes. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $5 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Pacific Coast locations. The drive relies heavily on major infrastructure, including the Golden State Freeway and the Hollywood Freeway. Because the route is entirely highway-focused, it serves as a functional connection rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour. It is an ideal choice for travelers who prioritize efficiency and speed when moving through California.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed experience, as 89% of this trip takes place on highways. The route utilizes the I-5 Truck route and Golden State Freeway to bridge the gap between Val Verde and the city, ensuring a consistent pace. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.2 miles specifically on the Hollywood Freeway, which defines the core of the drive. While the path stays strictly on major interstates, the character of the road is defined by its heavy highway reliance. Navigating these lanes requires staying alert to traffic patterns as you transition from the outskirts into the denser metropolitan environment.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hollywood Freeway and Golden State Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.4 miles in near I 5 Truck.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 40.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.4 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
7
23 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
39.6 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
39.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
40.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
West 1st Street
Turn left onto West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Freeway | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Golden State Freeway | 14 mi | 16m |
| I 5 Truck | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Hasley Canyon Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Del Valle Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Spring Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chiquito Canyon Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Aliso Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hollywood Freeway
— 16.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Val Verde, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on San Martinez Road
65 ft
·
3 sec
·
San Martinez Road
2
Turn right onto Chiquito Canyon Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Chiquito Canyon Road
3
Turn right onto Hunstock Street
407 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hunstock Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Del Valle Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Del Valle Road
5
Turn straight onto Hasley Canyon Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hasley Canyon Road
6
Turn left onto Hasley Canyon Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hasley Canyon Road
7
Enter roundabout
146 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 5 South
8
Continue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 5 South
9
Merge onto I 5
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 5 Truck
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 153B
Toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on CA 170
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2C
Toward Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on West Aliso Street
409 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Aliso Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Spring Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto West 1st Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 1st Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Val Verde, CA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Val Verde, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Los Angeles, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Los Angeles, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.24 one way
$18.48 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Los Angeles on Thursday
Local time
10:18 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
73°F
San Fernando, CA
20 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
3 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
53m 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 Val Verde, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 40.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hollywood Freeway, Golden State Freeway, I 5 Truck. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Val Verde, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.24 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 40.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.4 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Val Verde, 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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