How far is South Gate, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from South Gate, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City five miles (8.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Gate and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Gate and Los Angeles.
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Start on Firestone Boulevard
1807 ft · 40 sec · Firestone Boulevard
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Continue on Firestone Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Firestone Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Alameda Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Alameda Street
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Turn straight onto South Alameda Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Alameda Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
2829 ft · 59 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1228 ft · 30 sec · 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 South Gate 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.
South Alameda Street
Turn right onto South Alameda Street
3.93 mi · 00h 07m
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 South Gate 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 South Gate to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from South Gate and 9.1 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Gate and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
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
City of Torrance - Housing
Topanga Town Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Westchester, CA
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Gate and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 6.98 mi (11.23 km).
#1 South Gate
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 93,134 |
| Coordinates | 33.9547400, -118.2120200 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
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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