How far is Placentia, CA from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
The driving distance from Placentia, CA to Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Placentia and Rancho Palos Verdes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Placentia and Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Start on North Bradford Avenue
13 m · 6 sec · North Bradford Avenue
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Turn right onto West Chapman Avenue
660 ft · 24 sec · West Chapman Avenue
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Turn left onto South Melrose Street
1959 ft · 59 sec · South Melrose Street
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Turn right onto West Crowther Avenue
2360 ft · 58 sec · West Crowther Avenue
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Turn left onto South Placentia Avenue
2195 ft · 44 sec · South Placentia Avenue
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Turn right onto East Orangethorpe Avenue
1902 ft · 44 sec · East Orangethorpe Avenue
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Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
1781 ft · 38 sec · North State College Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward CA 91 West: Los Angeles, Riverside Freeway
1555 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Gardena Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Gardena Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South, I 110 North: Los Angeles, San Pedro
2298 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South, I 405: San Pedro
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South: San Pedro
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Harbor Freeway
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Turn left onto North Gaffey Street
1221 ft · 34 sec · North Gaffey Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Western Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Western Avenue
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Turn right onto West 25th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 25th Street
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Continue on Palos Verdes Drive South
2.9 mi · 5 min · Palos Verdes Drive South
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Turn slight right
95 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Palos Verdes Drive South
1.3 km · 2 min · Palos Verdes Drive South
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Turn left onto Barkentine Road
109 m · 16 sec · Barkentine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barkentine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Placentia and Rancho Palos Verdes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Artesia Freeway
Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.2 mi · 00h 15m
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 Placentia and Sunny near Rancho Palos Verdes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Placentia to Rancho Palos Verdes?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Compton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Placentia and 21.2 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.33 one way or $18.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Placentia and Sunny near Rancho Palos Verdes.
Stop Ideas Near Compton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Compton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Placentia and Rancho Palos Verdes. Straight-line distance: 30.95 mi (49.81 km).
#1 Placentia
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 51,519 |
| Coordinates | 33.8722400, -117.8703400 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rancho Palos Verdes
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 40,855 |
| Coordinates | 33.7444600, -118.3870200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rancho Palos Verdes (-118.38702, 33.74446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $9.68 | $19.37 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $9.97 | $19.93 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $12.54 | $25.07 |
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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