How far is Northridge, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Northridge, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northridge and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northridge and Los Angeles.
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Start on Parthenia Street
45 m · 31 sec · Parthenia Street
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Continue on Parthenia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Parthenia Street
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Turn right onto Woodley Avenue
2677 ft · 60 sec · Woodley Avenue
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Turn left onto Roscoe Boulevard
3020 ft · 1 min · Roscoe Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego Freeway South
975 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
3.8 mi · 4 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 South, US 101 North: Los Angeles, Ventura
541 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: Los Angeles, Ventura Freeway
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 101
1 km · 44 sec · Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
636 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West Aliso Street
125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northridge and Los Angeles.
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
Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Northridge and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northridge to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Northridge and 18.5 miles from Los Angeles.
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 10.2 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 4:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northridge and Sunny near Los Angeles.
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 Northridge and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 20.71 mi (33.33 km).
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
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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