How far is Huntington Beach, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Huntington Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington Beach and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington Beach and Los Angeles.
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Start on the route
18 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue
143 m · 21 sec · Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1242 ft · 50 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Coast Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · Pacific Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Seal Beach Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Seal Beach Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 North, CA 22 West: Long Beach, San Diego Freeway
813 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North
3231 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana
1794 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Santa Ana Freeway, Los Angeles
2020 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alameda Street, Union Station
798 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on East Arcadia Street
988 ft · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street
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Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
1696 ft · 45 sec · North Los Angeles Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
141 m · 18 sec · East 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 Huntington Beach and Los Angeles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Gabriel River Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Huntington Beach and 18.7 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntington Beach and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Artesia
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
Anaheim City Clerk
City Hall Companion Restroom
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Artesia.
Long Beach, California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Torrance, CA
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington Beach and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 30.5 mi (49.08 km).
#1 Huntington Beach
The most populous city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 198,246 |
| Coordinates | 33.6603000, -117.9992300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
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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