How far is Cudahy, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Cudahy, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cudahy and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cudahy and Los Angeles.
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Start on Atlantic Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Florence Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Florence Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 710 North: Pasadena
1209 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
1409 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spring Street
549 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1889 ft · 47 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
108 m · 14 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 Cudahy 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.
Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
3.42 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Cudahy 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 Cudahy to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 5.8 miles from Cudahy and 5.8 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Cudahy and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near East Los Angeles
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Union Station
Pasadena, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Westchester, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cudahy and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 7.16 mi (11.52 km).
#1 Cudahy
City in California, United States
| Population | 23,128 |
| Coordinates | 33.9605700, -118.1853500 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
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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