How far is Fullerton, CA from Hollywood, CA?
The driving distance from Fullerton, CA to Hollywood, CA is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fullerton and Hollywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fullerton and Hollywood.
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Start on West Commonwealth Avenue
95 m · 13 sec · West Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn right onto South Harbor Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Harbor Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward CA 91 West
1520 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunset Boulevard
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard West, The Los Angeles Film School
593 ft · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Sunset Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · West Sunset Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vine Street
38 m · 3 sec · Vine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fullerton and Hollywood.
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
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Fullerton and Mostly Clear near Hollywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fullerton to Hollywood?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Bell Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Fullerton and 16 miles from Hollywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fullerton and Mostly Clear near Hollywood.
Stop Ideas Near Bell Gardens
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 Bell Gardens.
Los Angeles Union Station
Torrance, CA
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fullerton and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 27.87 mi (44.86 km).
#1 Fullerton
The eighth most populous city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 139,921 |
| Coordinates | 33.8702900, -117.9253400 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hollywood
District in Los Angeles, California, United States
| Population | 167,664 |
| Coordinates | 34.0983400, -118.3267400 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hollywood (-118.32674, 34.09834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.34 | $14.69 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
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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