How far is Los Angeles, CA from Val Verde, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Val Verde, CA is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.56 mi
00h 53m
Flight
35.99 mi
57.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.99 mi
Kilometers
57.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.56 mi
Kilometers
65.28 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Val Verde
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-22T21:42
Arrive Val Verde
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
San Fernando
CA

City in California, USA

From Los Angeles
20.3 mi
00h 26m
To Val Verde
20.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Val Verde.

  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

    15.5 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hasley Canyon Road

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hasley Canyon Road

    57 m · 4 sec · Hasley Canyon Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Hasley Canyon Road

    529 ft · 12 sec · Hasley Canyon Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hasley Canyon Road

    48 m · 3 sec · Hasley Canyon Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Hasley Canyon Road

    3185 ft · 1 min · Hasley Canyon Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hasley Canyon Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Del Valle Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Del Valle Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hunstock Street

    124 m · 16 sec · Hunstock Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chiquito Canyon Road

    585 ft · 18 sec · Chiquito Canyon Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto San Martinez Road

    20 m · 3 sec · San Martinez Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Martinez Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hollywood Freeway
16.3 mi · 40%
I 5 Truck North
12.5 mi · 31%
Golden State Freeway
6.76 mi · 17%
Hasley Canyon Road
2.06 mi · 5%
Del Valle Road
1.22 mi · 3%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Fernando
00h 26m from Los Angeles
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Val Verde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Val Verde?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

San Fernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Los Angeles and 20.3 miles from Val Verde.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near San Fernando

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 San Fernando and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Beverly Hilton
Stay option 13.9 mi away

The Beverly Hilton

Beverly Hills , CA
9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 4.4/5 2,769 reviews Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.6 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
City of Santa Clarita City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City of Santa Clarita City Hall

Valencia , CA
23920 Valencia Blvd #120, Valencia, CA 91355
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center

Newhall , CA
22421 Market St, Newhall, CA 91321, United States
Rating 4.6/5 81 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Fernando.

RAIL

Van Nuys station

8 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.
RAIL

Burbank Airport–South station

12 mi away
3750 Empire Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

13 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

15 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Val Verde. Straight-line distance: 35.99 mi (57.92 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
Val Verde

#2 Val Verde

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population2,468
Coordinates34.4450000, -118.6575900
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Val Verde (-118.65759, 34.445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.50
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $8.25 $16.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.67 $17.35
Premium $6.24 $8.93 $17.85
Diesel $7.57 $10.82 $21.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Val Verde. The current time is 21:42:26.

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.