Trip from Vine Hill, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Drive Time

6h 53m

Distance

371.5 mi

598 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$86

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 42m ★

6 AM

6h 53m

8 AM

7h 17m

10 AM

7h 2m

12 PM

6h 59m

3 PM

7h 3m

5 PM

7h 15m

8 PM

6h 46m

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

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Vine Hill, CA

Tom Fisk

Los Angeles, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

Traveling from Vine Hill to Los Angeles covers 371.5 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 53 minutes of drive time. Because this is a highway-focused route, it is entirely feasible to complete as a single-day trip. You should anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $50 for the journey. Since both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region, you will remain in the same geographic zone throughout your travel. While the trip is manageable in one go, you might consider one planned stop to break up the drive. This itinerary is best suited for drivers looking for a direct, efficient path between these two California points.

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

185.8 miles from Vine Hill, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed experience, as 93% of this route consists of highway driving. You will navigate via the Westside Freeway, I-5 Truck, and the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be the 224.4-mile stretch along the Westside Freeway, which defines the core of this journey. Because the route is heavily reliant on major interstates, it offers a consistent, predictable pace compared to local roads. Prepare for a standard interstate grind where maintaining a steady speed is the primary focus of your drive.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 224.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 371.5 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 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

24.5 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 30A Toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

24.7 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

25.4 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 580: Stockton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 580: Stockton

348.8 mi into trip | ~6h 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

354.3 mi into trip | ~6h 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Vine Hill, CA to Los Angeles, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Stockton along the way.

Stockton

24.5 mi in | ~28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Westside Freeway	224.4 mi	4h
I 5 Truck	63.9 mi	1h 13m
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway	19.2 mi	22m
William Elton Brown Freeway	17 mi	18m
Hollywood Freeway	16.2 mi	20m
Donald D Doyle Highway	14.8 mi	17m
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway	8.9 mi	10m
Golden State Freeway	4.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 224.4 mi, about 4h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vine Hill, CA and Los Angeles, CA.

Start on Pacheco Boulevard

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Pacheco Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 680 South: San Jose

Merge onto I 680

4.1 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

4.8 mi · 5 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 680

1.4 mi · 1 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

13 mi · 15 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 30A Toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 580: Stockton Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 580

1.4 mi · 1 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580

18 mi · 20 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580

11 mi · 11 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 580

5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

Merge onto I 5

224 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck

58 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 5 Truck

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

4.1 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway

Use the none lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck

5.3 mi · 6 min · I 5 Truck

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 32 sec

Exit 153B Toward CA 170 South: Hollywood Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on CA 170

16 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Exit 2C Toward Broadway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on West Aliso Street

409 ft · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto North Spring Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North Spring Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto West 1st Street

354 ft · 12 sec · West 1st Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

West 1st Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 371.5-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the longest stretch spans 224.4 miles, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting the Westside Freeway to avoid unnecessary detours. Leaving early in the day can help you manage the nearly 7-hour duration more effectively. While the route is designed for a single-day push, keeping your schedule flexible is a major advantage if you encounter heavy traffic on the major freeways. Always check your fuel levels early, as the $50 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's specific efficiency.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 185.8 miles from Vine Hill, CA, or about 3h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 224.4 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 82 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 185.8 miles or 3h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Angeles, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Vine Hill, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Vine Hill, CA

This is one driving day of about 371.5 miles and 6h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Vine Hill, 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 Westside Freeway for about 224.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 185.8 mi from Vine Hill, CA · 3h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bakersfield, CA

186 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.

Popular next leg

Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA

111.9 mi · 2h 11m

Pacing Suggestions

Modesto, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fresno, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 185.8 miles from Vine Hill, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 224.4 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

National Memorial

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 12.8

View on nps.gov

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 345.9

View on nps.gov

César E. Chávez National Monument

National Monument

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour Free near mile 281.9

View on nps.gov

Muir Woods National Monument

National Monument

Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour $15

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$86.03 one way

$172.06 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.07	$88.72	$177.44
premium	$6.24	$91.31	$182.62
diesel	$5.64	$82.53	$165.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$86

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$111–$136

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 130 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The Veranda - Tesla Supercharger

Concord, CA

Tesla

19 DCFC

Muir Station Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Martinez, CA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Willows Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Concord, CA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Citrus Marketplace - Tesla Supercharger

Walnut Creek, CA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Park & Shop

Concord, CA

eVgo Network

10 DCFC

Sunvalley Shopping Center

Concord, CA

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Courtyard Shopping Center

Pleasant Hill, CA

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Lowe's of Concord

Concord, CA

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

eVgo Network: 7 Tesla: 4 Electrify America: 4 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Blink Network: 1 EVCS: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	111.5	1	$39.01	$17.83
Efficient EV	92.9	1	$32.51	$14.86
EV Truck/SUV	148.6	1	$52.01	$23.78

Gas CO2

130 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 2 days ago

Origin

Vine Hill, CA

Evening in Vine Hill on Sunday

Local time

5:52 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Los Angeles, CA

Evening in Los Angeles on Sunday

Local time

5:52 PM

PDT

Current temp

77°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

30 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

6h 53m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Vine Hill, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 371.5 miles and takes about 6h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, Arthur H. Breed Junior 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 185.8 miles from Vine Hill, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $86.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

On the drive from Vine Hill, CA to Los Angeles, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Stockton along the way.

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Trip from Vine Hill, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Los Angeles, CA

National Parks Near This Route

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

César E. Chávez National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Vine Hill, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Same local time

30 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 53m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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