How far is Huntington Park, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Huntington Park, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.69 mi
00h 19m
Flight
4.99 mi
8.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.99 mi
Kilometers
8.03 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.69 mi
Kilometers
9.15 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
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM PDT
Return by in Huntington Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington Park
2026-04-19T08:10
Arrive Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM 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 Huntington Park
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
Vernon
CA

City five miles (8.

From Huntington Park
3 mi
00h 09m
To Los Angeles
2.7 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
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 Huntington Park and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington Park and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on East Gage Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · East Gage Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pacific Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on East Vernon Avenue

    2639 ft · 48 sec · East Vernon Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Alameda Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · South Alameda Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    2829 ft · 59 sec · East 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1228 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West 1st Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington Park 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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Alameda Street
2.87 mi · 51%
Pacific Boulevard
1.75 mi · 31%
East 3rd Street
0.54 mi · 9%
East Vernon Avenue
0.5 mi · 9%
South Main Street
0.23 mi · 4%
West 1st Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

South Alameda Street

Turn right onto South Alameda Street

2.87 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
+0.7 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 09m from Huntington Park
Leave By
7:50 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntington Park 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 Park to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Huntington Park and 2.7 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 $1.15 one way or $2.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington Park and Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

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 Vernon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 5.1 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 11.3 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
Meeting point 12 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Topanga Town Council

Santa Monica , CA
Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Council

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.

RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

6 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

14 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
BUS

Westchester, CA

15 mi away
6860 Park Terrace Drive
BUS

Pasadena, California

18 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington Park and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 4.99 mi (8.03 km).

Huntington Park

#1 Huntington Park

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population56,714
Coordinates33.9816800, -118.2250700
Altitude52
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: Gage Avenue (-118.22507, 33.981634)
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.76 L · about $1.15
Round trip
$2.31
0.4 gal · 1.52 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $1.15 $2.31
Mid-grade $6.07 $1.21 $2.43
Premium $6.24 $1.25 $2.50
Diesel $7.57 $1.51 $3.03

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 Huntington Park and Los Angeles. The current time is 08:10:51.

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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.