How far is Lake Forest, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Los Angeles is 42.38 miles (68.21 km).

Flight distance from Lake Forest, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 42.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Forest, California to Los Angeles, California is: 46.29 miles (74.49 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Forest to Los Angeles will take approximately 00 hours 53 minutes.

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#1 Lake Forest

A city in Orange County, California. It is located on the shores of Lake Forest in southern California. Lake Forest is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Forest Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

Population 85329
GPS Coordinates 33°38'49"N 117°41'21"W
Latitude 33.6469700
Longitude -117.6892200
Altitude 148
Country United States
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#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.

Population 3970219
GPS Coordinates 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W
Latitude 34.0522300
Longitude -118.2436800
Altitude 89
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Forest and Los Angeles

The distance between Lake Forest and Los Angeles is 74 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 49 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lake Forest and Los Angeles. The current time is 18:27:59.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.18 liters (1.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Los Angeles is $8.75 (diesel $10.12).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $8.75 $9.13 $9.38 $10.12

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on October 09, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest and Los Angeles (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Lake Forest 22.04 miles (35 km)

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Driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Lake Forest 86.52 miles (139 km)

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Driving distance from Fremont, CA to Lake Forest 420.33 miles (676 km)

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Driving distance from Fresno, CA to Lake Forest 264.76 miles (426 km)

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Driving distance from Irvine, CA to Lake Forest 9.5 miles (15 km)

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Driving distance from Laguna, CA to Lake Forest 420.86 miles (677 km)

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Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Lake Forest 33.01 miles (53 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to Lake Forest 416.23 miles (670 km)

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Driving distance from Riverside, CA to Lake Forest 41.29 miles (66 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Lake Forest 430.18 miles (692 km)

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