How far is Carson, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Carson, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carson and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson and Los Angeles.
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Start on West Carson Street
29 m · 9 sec · West Carson Street
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Continue on West Carson Street
1346 ft · 37 sec · West Carson Street
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Turn right onto South Figueroa Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Figueroa Street
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Turn left onto I 110 North: Los Angeles
965 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Harbor Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Harbor Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, 4th Street, 9th Street, 6th Street, Downtown
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on James M Wood Boulevard, 9th Street
964 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto James M Wood Boulevard
547 ft · 14 sec · James M Wood Boulevard
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Continue on West 9th Street
2941 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
21 m · 2 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson and Los Angeles.
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.
Harbor Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
9.12 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carson and 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 Carson to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Westmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Carson and 9.2 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 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 7:36 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 Mostly Sunny around Carson and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Westmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carson and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.81 km).
#1 Carson
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 89,860 |
| Coordinates | 33.8314100, -118.2820200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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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