How far is Hollywood, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Hollywood, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
6.46 mi
00h 19m
Flight
5.72 mi
9.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.72 mi
Kilometers
9.21 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.46 mi
Kilometers
10.39 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Tue, May 12, 5:13 PM PDT
Return by in Hollywood
Tue, May 12, 5:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-05-12T16:53
Arrive Los Angeles
Tue, May 12, 5:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hollywood
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Hollywood
CA

City in California

From Hollywood
3.2 mi
00h 09m
To Los Angeles
3.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on Vine Street

    38 m · 10 sec · Vine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Sunset Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Sunset Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 South

    1189 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Hollywood Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 14 sec · West 1st Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
138.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hollywood Freeway
4.84 mi · 75%
West Sunset Boulevard
0.68 mi · 11%
North Spring Street
0.28 mi · 4%
US 101 South
0.22 mi · 3%
Broadway
0.12 mi · 2%
West Aliso Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hollywood Freeway

Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway

4.84 mi · 00h 07m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hollywood
00h 09m from Hollywood
Leave By
7:50 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hollywood and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 Hollywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Hollywood and 3.3 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hollywood and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near West Hollywood

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 West Hollywood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 9.7 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.9 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 13.6 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Hollywood.

BUS

Westwood-UCLA, CA

8 mi away
592 Gayley Ave.
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

10 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Burbank Airport–South station

12 mi away
3750 Empire Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

12 mi away
800 North Alameda Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 5.72 mi (9.21 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

District in Los Angeles, California, United States

Population167,664
Coordinates34.0983400, -118.3267400
Altitude108
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: Vine Street (-118.32668, 34.09834)
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.86 L · about $1.33
Round trip
$2.65
0.46 gal · 1.72 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $1.33 $2.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $1.40 $2.79
Premium $6.24 $1.44 $2.87
Diesel $7.57 $1.74 $3.48

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Los Angeles. The current time is 16:53:31.

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.