How far is Los Angeles, CA from Rosemead, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Rosemead, CA is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
11.22 mi
00h 15m
Flight
9.97 mi
16.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.97 mi
Kilometers
16.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.22 mi
Kilometers
18.06 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosemead
Sun, Apr 19, 8:27 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-19T08:12
Arrive Rosemead
Sun, Apr 19, 8:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:00 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
Monterey Park
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Los Angeles
5.6 mi
00h 07m
To Rosemead
5.6 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Rosemead.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    21 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1465 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Aliso Street

    103 m · 13 sec · East Aliso Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South

    776 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 19: Rosemead Boulevard

    931 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 19 North: Rosemead, Pasadena

    775 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Rosemead Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Rosemead Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Valley Boulevard

    52 m · 5 sec · Valley Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right

    28 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
8.78 mi · 78%
Rosemead Boulevard
0.66 mi · 6%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.64 mi · 6%
North Main Street
0.28 mi · 2%
I 10 East
0.25 mi · 2%
CA 19
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

San Bernardino Freeway

Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

8.78 mi · 00h 10m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey Park
00h 07m from Los Angeles
Leave By
8:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Rosemead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Rosemead?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Monterey Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Los Angeles and 5.6 miles from Rosemead.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Rosemead.

Stop Ideas Near Monterey Park

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 Monterey Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 6.3 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.5 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monterey Park.

BUS

Pasadena, California

9 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

10 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

14 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
BUS

La Crescenta, California

23 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Rosemead. Straight-line distance: 9.97 mi (16.05 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
Rosemead

#2 Rosemead

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population53,088
Coordinates34.0805700, -118.0728500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Rosemead (-118.07285, 34.08057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $2.31
Round trip
$4.62
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.31 $4.62
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.43 $4.85
Premium $6.24 $2.50 $4.99
Diesel $7.57 $3.03 $6.05

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Rosemead. The current time is 08:12:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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