How far is Placentia, CA from Torrance, CA?
The driving distance from Placentia, CA to Torrance, CA is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Placentia and Torrance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Placentia and Torrance.
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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
5.5 mi · 7 min · Gardena Freeway
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Continue on West Artesia Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · West Artesia Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crenshaw Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Crenshaw Boulevard
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Turn right onto Torrance Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Torrance Boulevard
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
92 m · 11 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Opal Street
63 m · 9 sec · Opal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Opal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Placentia and Torrance.
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.
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 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 Placentia and Sunny near Torrance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Placentia to Torrance?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 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?
Bellflower is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Placentia and 15.6 miles from Torrance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Placentia and Sunny near Torrance.
Stop Ideas Near Bellflower
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
Anaheim City Clerk
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellflower.
Long Beach, California
Torrance, CA
Fullerton Transportation Center
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Placentia and Torrance. Straight-line distance: 27.1 mi (43.62 km).
#1 Placentia
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 51,519 |
| Coordinates | 33.8722400, -117.8703400 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Torrance
The third most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 141,553 |
| Coordinates | 33.8358500, -118.3406300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Torrance (-118.34063, 33.83585)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 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 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.25 | $18.51 |
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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