How far is Hermosa Beach, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Hermosa Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 39m.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hermosa Beach and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermosa Beach and Los Angeles.
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Start on Palm Drive
14 m · 3 sec · Palm Drive
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Turn right onto Pier Avenue
2319 ft · 1 min · Pier Avenue
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Turn left onto Pacific Coast Highway
2804 ft · 40 sec · Pacific Coast Highway
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Take the exit slight right
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West Artesia Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Artesia Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Redondo Beach Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Redondo Beach Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 110 North: Los Angeles, Harbor Freeway
1290 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Harbor Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, 4th Street, 9th Street, 6th Street, Downtown
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on James M Wood Boulevard, 9th Street
964 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto James M Wood Boulevard
547 ft · 14 sec · James M Wood Boulevard
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Continue on West 9th Street
2941 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
21 m · 2 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 Hermosa Beach 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.
Harbor Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
9.12 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
West Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Hermosa Beach and 11.4 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hermosa Beach and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near West Athens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Athens.
El Segundo, CA
Torrance, CA
Westchester, CA
Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hermosa Beach and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 15.88 mi (25.55 km).
#1 Hermosa Beach
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 18,803 |
| Coordinates | 33.8622400, -118.3995200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
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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