How far is Los Angeles, CA from Northridge, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Northridge, CA is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Northridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Northridge.
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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
9.4 mi · 13 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Ventura
3026 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South, I 405 North: Santa Monica, Sacramento
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Sacramento
1182 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Roscoe Boulevard, Panorama City
1187 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Roscoe Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Roscoe Boulevard
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Turn right onto Woodley Avenue
2677 ft · 1 min · Woodley Avenue
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Turn left onto Parthenia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Parthenia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parthenia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Northridge.
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
9.36 mi · 00h 13m
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 Sunny near Northridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Northridge?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 12.5 miles from Los Angeles and 12.6 miles from Northridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Northridge.
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
Vernon City Hall
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 Northridge. Straight-line distance: 20.71 mi (33.33 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 Northridge
Situated in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County at an elevation of 807 feet, this primarily residential area is home to California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2283400, -118.5367500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northridge (-118.53675, 34.22834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
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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