How far is Palos Verdes Estates, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Palos Verdes Estates, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palos Verdes Estates and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palos Verdes Estates and Los Angeles.
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Start on Via Almar
154 m · 16 sec · Via Almar
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Continue on Via Corta
119 m · 15 sec · Via Corta
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Turn left onto Palos Verdes Drive West
629 ft · 11 sec · Palos Verdes Drive West
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Keep slight left to continue on Palos Verdes Drive West
1844 ft · 48 sec · Palos Verdes Drive West
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Continue on Palos Verdes Boulevard
2.1 mi · 5 min · Palos Verdes Boulevard
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Turn slight right
143 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sepulveda Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sepulveda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Madrona Avenue
2231 ft · 51 sec · Madrona Avenue
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Turn right onto West Carson Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Carson Street
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Turn left onto Crenshaw Boulevard
1827 ft · 37 sec · Crenshaw Boulevard
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Turn right onto Torrance Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Torrance Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Figueroa Street
843 ft · 25 sec · South Figueroa Street
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Turn left onto I 110 North: Los Angeles
965 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Harbor Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Harbor Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, 4th Street, 9th Street, 6th Street, Downtown
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on James M Wood Boulevard, 9th Street
964 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto James M Wood Boulevard
547 ft · 14 sec · James M Wood Boulevard
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Continue on West 9th Street
2941 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
21 m · 2 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 Palos Verdes Estates 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.
Harbor Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
9.12 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
West Rancho Dominguez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Palos Verdes Estates and 16.3 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palos Verdes Estates and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near West Rancho Dominguez
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Rancho Dominguez.
Torrance, CA
El Segundo, CA
Westchester, CA
Long Beach, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palos Verdes Estates and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 19.34 mi (31.12 km).
#1 Palos Verdes Estates
City in California, United States
| Population | 13,079 |
| Coordinates | 33.8010500, -118.3924500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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 (-118.243569, 34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.77 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
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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