How far is Green Valley, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Green Valley, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.13 mi
01h 20m
Flight
40.53 mi
65.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.53 mi
Kilometers
65.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.13 mi
Kilometers
90.34 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Thu, Oct 15, 1:52 PM PDT
Return by in Green Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Valley
2026-10-15T12:32
Arrive Los Angeles
Thu, Oct 15, 1:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Valley
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Santa Clarita
CA

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Green Valley
27.2 mi
00h 40m
To Los Angeles
29 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph NE
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Green Valley and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Valley and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on Spunky Canyon Road

    41 m · 13 sec · Spunky Canyon Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto San Francisquito Canyon Road

    16 mi · 29 min · San Francisquito Canyon Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Copper Hill Drive

    2180 ft · 53 sec · Copper Hill Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McBean Parkway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · McBean Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Valencia Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Valencia Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Los Angeles

    1322 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Valley and Los Angeles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 29%
San Francisquito Canyon Road
16 mi · 29%
Golden State Freeway
10.1 mi · 18%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 10%
McBean Parkway
3.62 mi · 6%
Valencia Boulevard
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hollywood Freeway

Continue on Hollywood Freeway

16.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clarita
00h 40m from Green Valley
Leave By
3:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Green Valley 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 Green Valley to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Green Valley and 29 miles from Los Angeles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Green Valley and Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clarita

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Santa Clarita, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clarita.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

2 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

16 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
RAIL

Simi Valley

19 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Van Nuys station

22 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Valley and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 40.53 mi (65.22 km).

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#1 Green Valley

Situated at an elevation of 2,936 feet in the Sierra Pelona Mountains of northwestern Los Angeles County, this unincorporated community is located along San Francisquito Canyon Road.

Population0
Coordinates34.6216500, -118.4139700
Altitude895
CountryUnited States
Los Angeles

#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Spunky Canyon Road (-118.413981, 34.621649)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.5 L · about $12.40
Round trip
$24.79
3.96 gal · 15 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $12.40 $24.79
Mid-grade $6.50 $12.87 $25.74
Premium $6.69 $13.24 $26.49
Diesel $8.41 $16.66 $33.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Green Valley and Los Angeles. The current time is 12:32:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.