How far is Baldwin Park, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Baldwin Park, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.81 mi
00h 24m
Flight
16.35 mi
26.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.35 mi
Kilometers
26.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.81 mi
Kilometers
28.67 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Tue, Jun 2, 4:03 PM PDT
Return by in Baldwin Park
Tue, Jun 2, 4:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwin Park
2026-06-02T15:38
Arrive Los Angeles
Tue, Jun 2, 4:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baldwin Park
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East San Gabriel
CA

Census designated place

From Baldwin Park
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Los Angeles
8.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baldwin Park and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin Park and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maine Avenue

    151 m · 12 sec · Maine Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ramona Boulevard

    1419 ft · 45 sec · Ramona Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Baldwin Park Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Park Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles, San Bernardino Freeway

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    2349 ft · 36 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Alameda Street, Union Station

    798 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East Arcadia Street

    988 ft · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street

    1696 ft · 45 sec · North Los Angeles Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    141 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwin Park and Los Angeles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
14.4 mi · 81%
Baldwin Park Boulevard
1.49 mi · 8%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.44 mi · 2%
North Los Angeles Street
0.32 mi · 2%
Ramona Boulevard
0.27 mi · 2%
I 10 West
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

San Bernardino Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

12.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East San Gabriel
00h 12m from Baldwin Park
Leave By
7:40 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Baldwin Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baldwin Park to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East San Gabriel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Baldwin Park and 8.9 miles from Los Angeles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Baldwin Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near East San Gabriel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East San Gabriel and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East San Gabriel.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwin Park and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.31 km).

Baldwin Park

#1 Baldwin Park

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population74,480
Coordinates34.0852900, -117.9609000
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Los Angeles

#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine Avenue (-117.960892, 34.085277)
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.27
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.63 $7.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.82 $7.64
Premium $6.24 $3.93 $7.87
Diesel $7.57 $4.77 $9.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between Baldwin Park and Los Angeles. The current time is 15:38:57.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.