How far is Hidden Hills, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Hidden Hills, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.38 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.54 mi
39.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.54 mi
Kilometers
39.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.38 mi
Kilometers
45.67 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM PDT
Return by in Hidden Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hidden Hills
2026-04-19T03:58
Arrive Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hidden Hills
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Van Nuys
CA

Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.

From Hidden Hills
14.1 mi
00h 21m
To Los Angeles
14.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hidden Hills and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hidden Hills and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on Hidden Ridge Road

    7 m · 7 sec · Hidden Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Lasher Road

    1145 ft · 58 sec · Lasher Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Long Valley Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Long Valley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Long Valley Road

    860 ft · 26 sec · Long Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mulholland Drive

    113 m · 7 sec · Mulholland Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    88 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 101 South: Los Angeles

    1052 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Ventura Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 101

    1 km · 44 sec · Route 101

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Hollywood Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hidden Hills and Los Angeles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ventura Freeway
15.1 mi · 53%
Hollywood Freeway
10.3 mi · 36%
Long Valley Road
1.03 mi · 4%
Route 101
0.63 mi · 2%
North Spring Street
0.28 mi · 1%
US 101 South
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ventura Freeway

Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

15.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Nuys
00h 21m from Hidden Hills
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hidden Hills 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 Hidden Hills to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 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?

Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Hidden Hills and 14.3 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hidden Hills and Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Van Nuys

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Van Nuys and the surrounding midpoint area.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
Stay option 6.3 mi away

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Beverly Hills , CA
9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, United States
Rating 4.7/5 2,377 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel,Wedding venue
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot

Beverly Hills , CA
9351 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.5 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Topanga Canyon Town Council

Topanga , CA
147 Old Topanga Canyon Rd, Topanga, CA 90290, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Automotive,Education and culture

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Nuys.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hidden Hills and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 24.54 mi (39.49 km).

Hidden Hills

#1 Hidden Hills

City in Los Angeles County, California

Population1,822
Coordinates34.1602800, -118.6523100
Altitude328
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: Lasher Road (-118.652369, 34.160766)
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.77 $11.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.07 $12.13
Premium $6.24 $6.24 $12.49
Diesel $7.57 $7.57 $15.13

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hidden Hills and Los Angeles. The current time is 03:58:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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