How far is Los Angeles, CA from North Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to North Hills, CA is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.71 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.76 mi
30.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.76 mi
Kilometers
30.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.71 mi
Kilometers
36.55 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00 PM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Thu, Oct 15, 6:31 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-10-15T17:30
Arrive North Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burbank
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Los Angeles
11.4 mi
00h 15m
To North Hills
11.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and North Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and North Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1959 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Hollywood Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Ventura

    3026 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Ventura Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South, I 405 North: Santa Monica, Sacramento

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Sacramento

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · San Diego Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Nordhoff Street

    1305 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nordhoff Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Nordhoff Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Woodley Avenue

    83 m · 6 sec · Woodley Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodley Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and North Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hollywood Freeway
9.36 mi · 41%
Ventura Freeway
4.99 mi · 22%
San Diego Freeway
4.89 mi · 22%
Nordhoff Street
0.97 mi · 4%
US 101 North
0.81 mi · 4%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hollywood Freeway

Continue on Hollywood Freeway

9.36 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burbank
00h 15m from Los Angeles
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near North Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to North Hills?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Los Angeles and 11.4 miles from North Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near North Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Burbank

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burbank and the surrounding midpoint area.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
Stay option 6.2 mi away

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Beverly Hills , CA
9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, United States
Rating 4.7/5 2,377 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel,Wedding venue
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot

Beverly Hills , CA
9351 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.4 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Vernon City Hall

Vernon , CA
4305 S Santa Fe Ave, Vernon, CA 90058, United States
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burbank.

RAIL

Burbank Airport–South station

5 mi away
3750 Empire Avenue
BUS

La Crescenta, California

7 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

8 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Van Nuys station

13 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and North Hills. Straight-line distance: 18.76 mi (30.19 km).

Los Angeles

#1 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Hills

Situated in the north-central San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, this community sits at an elevation of 843 feet.

Population0
Coordinates34.2363900, -118.4847200
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: North Hills (-118.48472, 34.23639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $6.50 $5.20 $10.40
Premium $6.69 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $8.41 $6.73 $13.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and North Hills. The current time is 17:30:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.