How far is Los Angeles, CA from San Fernando, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Fernando, CA is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and San Fernando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and San Fernando.
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Start on West 1st Street
761 ft · 34 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1959 ft · 55 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
2.9 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brand Boulevard
1086 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Chatsworth Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Chatsworth Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Fernando Road
107 m · 10 sec · San Fernando Road
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Turn right onto South Brand Boulevard
117 m · 14 sec · South Brand Boulevard
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Turn uturn
38 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and San Fernando.
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 Sunny near San Fernando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to San Fernando?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
West Hollywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Los Angeles and 10.9 miles from San Fernando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near San Fernando.
Stop Ideas Near West Hollywood
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 West Hollywood.
Westwood-UCLA, CA
Glendale Transportation Center
Burbank Airport–South station
Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and San Fernando. Straight-line distance: 19.41 mi (31.23 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 San Fernando
City in California, USA
| Population | 24,302 |
| Coordinates | 34.2819500, -118.4389700 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Fernando (-118.43897, 34.28195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
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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