How far is Los Angeles, CA from Carson, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Carson, CA is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Carson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Carson.
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Start on West 1st Street
108 m · 20 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Spring Street
1238 ft · 27 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
3053 ft · 60 sec · West 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 110 South, CA 110 North: Harbor Freeway
32 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 110 South: Harbor Freeway
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Harbor Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Carson Street
1126 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto West Carson Street
1776 ft · 37 sec · West Carson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Carson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Carson.
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.
Harbor Freeway
Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Carson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Carson?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Westmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Los Angeles and 8.7 miles from Carson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Carson.
Stop Ideas Near Westmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Carson. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.81 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Carson
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 89,860 |
| Coordinates | 33.8314100, -118.2820200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carson (-118.28202, 33.83141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
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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