Origin
West Hollywood, CA
Afternoon in West Hollywood on Friday
Local time
1:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hollywood, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hollywood, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
West Hollywood to Los Angeles is 8.3 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Hollywood Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, connecting two well-known areas of California. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger exploration of the Los Angeles area. Consider this route for its directness and minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a mixed drive, with 53% highway share, meaning you'll experience both freeway conditions and surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.2 miles on the Hollywood Freeway, offering a taste of faster travel. As you transition between main roads like Santa Monica Boulevard and North Spring Street, expect the driving environment to change. This route is characterized by its urban setting and the varied pace of city driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 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 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CA 2): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard
Turn right onto US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CA 2
Take the ramp onto CA 2 toward US 101 South: Hollywood Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 101 South: Hollywood Freeway
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West 1st Street
Turn left onto West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Hollywood, CA to Los Angeles, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Broadway along the way.
Broadway
7.7 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Freeway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Santa Monica Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| North Spring Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Fairfax Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CA 2 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Aliso Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hollywood Freeway
— 4.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hollywood, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on North Fairfax Avenue
446 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Fairfax Avenue
2
Continue on North Fairfax Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Fairfax Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto US 66 Hist
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Santa Monica Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp onto CA 2
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
CA 2
Toward US 101 South: Hollywood Freeway
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto US 101; CA 2
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2C
Toward Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on West Aliso Street
409 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Aliso Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Spring Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto West 1st Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 1st Street
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.82 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Afternoon in Los Angeles on Friday
Local time
1:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Hollywood, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 8.3 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hollywood Freeway, Santa Monica Boulevard, North Spring Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from West Hollywood, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.91 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 8.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CA 2): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from West Hollywood, CA to Los Angeles, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Broadway along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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