How far is Emerald Lake Hills, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Emerald Lake Hills, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 366 miles (589 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 326.3 miles (525.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kings County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerald Lake Hills and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerald Lake Hills and Los Angeles.
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Start on Midland Way
51 m · 10 sec · Midland Way
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Turn left onto Vernal Way
653 ft · 23 sec · Vernal Way
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Turn right onto Lakeview Way
1586 ft · 54 sec · Lakeview Way
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Continue on Lakeview Way
55 m · 8 sec · Lakeview Way
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Turn slight left onto Jefferson Avenue
1191 ft · 36 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Emerald Hill Road
2381 ft · 1 min · Emerald Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm Hill Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Farm Hill Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 280 South: San Jose
1862 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
14 mi · 16 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit right toward CA 85 South: Gilroy
2422 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Valley Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · West Valley Freeway
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Continue on US 101 South
1922 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
2508 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 21 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 Emerald Lake Hills and Los Angeles.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181 mi · 03h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Emerald Lake Hills 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 Emerald Lake Hills to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 366 miles (589 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.9 miles from Emerald Lake Hills and 184.1 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 326.3 miles (525.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.54 one way or $149.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Emerald Lake Hills and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avenal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerald Lake Hills and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 326.28 mi (525.09 km).
#1 Emerald Lake Hills
Census-designated place and neighborhood in unincorporated San Mateo County, in the state of California
| Population | 4,278 |
| Coordinates | 37.4646600, -122.2680200 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $74.54 | $149.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $78.37 | $156.75 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $80.66 | $161.32 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $97.77 | $195.53 |
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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