How far is Ladera Heights, CA from Fullerton, CA?
The driving distance from Ladera Heights, CA to Fullerton, CA is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladera Heights and Fullerton.
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Start on Bedford Avenue
1755 ft · 1 min · Bedford Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 57th Street
97 m · 16 sec · West 57th Street
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Turn right onto South Sherbourne Drive
122 m · 23 sec · South Sherbourne Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Slauson Avenue
1471 ft · 34 sec · West Slauson Avenue
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Turn right onto South La Cienega Boulevard
1032 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto South La Cienega Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South La Cienega Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South: San Diego Freeway, Long Beach
886 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
7 mi · 8 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Artesia Boulevard
1171 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto West Artesia Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · West Artesia Boulevard
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Continue on Gardena Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Gardena Freeway
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Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harbor Boulevard, Lemon Street, Anaheim Boulevard
1376 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Commonwealth Avenue
95 m · 9 sec · West Commonwealth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Commonwealth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ladera Heights and Fullerton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Artesia Freeway
Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 00h 15m
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 Ladera Heights and Mostly Sunny near Fullerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ladera Heights to Fullerton?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
East Rancho Dominguez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Ladera Heights and 19.2 miles from Fullerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ladera Heights and Mostly Sunny near Fullerton.
Stop Ideas Near East Rancho Dominguez
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
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Rancho Dominguez.
Torrance, CA
Long Beach, California
El Segundo, CA
Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladera Heights and Fullerton. Straight-line distance: 27.18 mi (43.74 km).
#1 Ladera Heights
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 6,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.9941800, -118.3753500 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fullerton
The eighth most populous city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 139,921 |
| Coordinates | 33.8702900, -117.9253400 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Commonwealth Avenue (-117.92534, 33.87034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.89 | $15.77 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
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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