How far is Belvedere, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Belvedere, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
6.8 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.34 mi
6.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.34 mi
Kilometers
6.98 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.8 mi
Kilometers
10.94 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 11:27 AM PDT
Return by in Belvedere
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belvedere
2026-04-19T11:14
Arrive Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 11:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belvedere
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 Los Angeles
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Belvedere
3 mi
00h 06m
To Los Angeles
3.8 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belvedere and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on East Cesar E Chavez Avenue

    1323 ft · 44 sec · East Cesar E Chavez Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Eastern Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto City Terrace Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · City Terrace Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Herbert Avenue

    93 m · 13 sec · Herbert Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    2349 ft · 36 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Alameda Street, Union Station

    798 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on East Arcadia Street

    988 ft · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street

    1696 ft · 45 sec · North Los Angeles Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    141 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belvedere 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
176.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
2.32 mi · 34%
North Eastern Avenue
1.28 mi · 19%
City Terrace Drive
0.66 mi · 10%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.44 mi · 7%
North Los Angeles Street
0.32 mi · 5%
East Cesar E Chavez Avenue
0.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

San Bernardino Freeway

Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

2.32 mi · 00h 03m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Los Angeles
00h 06m from Belvedere
Leave By
8:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Belvedere and Sunny near Los Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belvedere to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 Los Angeles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Belvedere and 3.8 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Belvedere and Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near East Los Angeles

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 Los Angeles and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 5.8 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.9 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Los Angeles.

RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

7 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

Pasadena, California

14 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

14 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
BUS

Westchester, CA

21 mi away
6860 Park Terrace Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belvedere and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 4.34 mi (6.98 km).

Belvedere

#1 Belvedere

Town in Marin County, California

Population2,099
Coordinates34.0405700, -118.1692400
Altitude93
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: Ford Boulevard (-118.169195, 34.040582)
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.91 L · about $1.38
Round trip
$2.77
0.48 gal · 1.82 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $1.38 $2.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $1.46 $2.91
Premium $6.24 $1.50 $3.00
Diesel $7.57 $1.82 $3.63

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

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Belvedere and Los Angeles. The current time is 11:14:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.