How far is Rancho Palos Verdes, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 55m.
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 Rancho Palos Verdes and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Palos Verdes and Los Angeles.
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Start on Barkentine Road
90 m · 15 sec · Barkentine Road
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Turn right onto Palos Verdes Drive South
3.7 mi · 7 min · Palos Verdes Drive South
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Continue on West 25th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 25th Street
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Turn left onto South Western Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Western Avenue
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Gaffey Street
1000 ft · 24 sec · North Gaffey Street
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Continue on Harbor Freeway
10.5 mi · 12 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 Rancho Palos Verdes 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
Continue on Harbor Freeway
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
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 Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Carson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes and 17.6 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rancho Palos Verdes and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Carson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Palos Verdes and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 22.8 mi (36.69 km).
#1 Rancho Palos Verdes
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 40,855 |
| Coordinates | 33.7444600, -118.3870200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.30 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
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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