How far is Los Angeles, CA from Chatsworth, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Chatsworth, CA is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Chatsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Chatsworth.
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Start on West 1st Street
761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1959 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
15.5 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 118 West, CA 118 East
702 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 118 West
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Freeway
2639 ft · 35 sec · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward De Soto Avenue
154 m · 14 sec
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Continue on De Soto Avenue
957 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on De Soto Avenue
71 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto De Soto Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · De Soto Avenue
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Devonshire Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Devonshire Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Chatsworth.
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.
Hollywood Freeway
Continue on Hollywood Freeway
15.5 mi · 00h 20m
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 Clear near Chatsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Chatsworth?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Los Angeles and 15.5 miles from Chatsworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Clear near Chatsworth.
Stop Ideas Near Van Nuys
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Topanga Canyon Town Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Nuys.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Chatsworth. Straight-line distance: 24.87 mi (40.02 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 Chatsworth
Located in the northwestern San Fernando Valley at an elevation of approximately 978 feet, this Los Angeles County community is defined by its proximity to the Santa Susana Mountains and Simi Hills.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2572300, -118.6012000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatsworth (-118.6012, 34.25723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.25 | $18.51 |
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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