How far is Channel Islands Beach, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Channel Islands Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 69 miles (111 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Channel Islands Beach and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Channel Islands Beach and Los Angeles.
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Start on Anacapa Avenue
110 m · 17 sec · Anacapa Avenue
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard
31 m · 3 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on South Victoria Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Victoria Avenue
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Turn right onto West Channel Islands Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Channel Islands Boulevard
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Continue on West Channel Islands Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Channel Islands Boulevard
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Continue on East Channel Islands Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Channel Islands Boulevard
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Turn straight onto South Oxnard Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · South Oxnard Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Pleasant Valley Road
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Continue on East Pleasant Valley Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn left onto South Las Posas Road
1.4 km · 1 min · South Las Posas Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
41.7 mi · 48 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 101
1 km · 44 sec · Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
636 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West Aliso Street
125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
108 m · 12 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 Channel Islands Beach and Los Angeles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ventura Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
41.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Channel Islands Beach 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 Channel Islands Beach to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Agoura is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Channel Islands Beach and 36.2 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.02 one way or $28.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Channel Islands Beach and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Agoura
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel
City of Thousand Oaks
Reseda Neighborhood Council
Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Agoura.
Simi Valley
Chatsworth station
Moorpark
Westwood-UCLA, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Channel Islands Beach and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 56.51 mi (90.95 km).
#1 Channel Islands Beach
Census designated place
| Population | 3,103 |
| Coordinates | 34.1580600, -119.2231600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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 (-118.24357, 34.05234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.74 | $29.48 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
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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