How far is Ladera Heights, CA from Whittier, CA?
The driving distance from Ladera Heights, CA to Whittier, CA is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ladera Heights and Whittier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladera Heights and Whittier.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 105 East, I 105 West: Norwalk, El Segundo
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 105 East: Norwalk
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Century Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Century Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North
1555 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 72: Whittier Boulevard
1474 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Whittier Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Whittier Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hadley Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hadley Street
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Turn right onto Painter Avenue
1319 ft · 30 sec · Painter Avenue
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Turn right onto Philadelphia Street
15 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ladera Heights and Whittier.
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.
Century Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Century 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 Ladera Heights and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Whittier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ladera Heights to Whittier?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Lynwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Ladera Heights and 14.6 miles from Whittier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ladera Heights and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Whittier.
Stop Ideas Near Lynwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladera Heights and Whittier. Straight-line distance: 19.65 mi (31.62 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 Whittier
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 83,194 |
| Coordinates | 33.9791800, -118.0328400 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Philadelphia Street (-118.032839, 33.979097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
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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