How far is Los Angeles, CA from Topanga, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Topanga, CA is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
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.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
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 Topanga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Topanga.
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Start on West 1st Street
108 m · 20 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Spring Street
1238 ft · 27 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
3053 ft · 60 sec · West 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 110 South, CA 110 North: Harbor Freeway
32 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 110 South: Harbor Freeway
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Santa Monica Freeway
1647 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Washington Boulevard
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Santa Monica
629 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
13 mi · 15 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Continue on Pacific Coast Highway
5.6 mi · 11 min · Pacific Coast Highway
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Take the exit straight
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Topanga Canyon Boulevard
4.6 mi · 9 min · Topanga Canyon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Entrada Road
614 ft · 27 sec · Entrada Road
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Turn right onto Poquito Lane
76 m · 11 sec · Poquito Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poquito Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Topanga.
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.
Santa Monica Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
13 mi · 00h 15m
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 Topanga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Topanga?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Santa Monica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Los Angeles and 13.2 miles from Topanga.
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 5.6 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 $5.82 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Topanga.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica.
Westwood-UCLA, CA
Westchester, CA
El Segundo, CA
Van Nuys station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Topanga. Straight-line distance: 20.67 mi (33.27 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 Topanga
Situated in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County at an approximate elevation of 840 feet, this unincorporated community defines a rugged canyon connecting the San Fernando Valley to the Malibu coast.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0936200, -118.6014700 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Topanga (-118.60147, 34.09362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
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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