How far is Studio City, CA from Berkeley, CA?
The driving distance from Studio City, CA to Berkeley, CA is about 363.6 miles (585.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Studio City and Berkeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Studio City and Berkeley.
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Start on Laurel Canyon Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Laurel Canyon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oxnard Street
958 ft · 27 sec · Oxnard Street
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Take the ramp right toward CA 170 North: Hollywood Freeway
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 East: Berkeley, Walnut Creek
2821 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Way, 51st Street
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Way
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way
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Continue on Adeline Street
1439 ft · 54 sec · Adeline Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Way
1.4 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way
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Turn right onto University Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · University Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Studio City and Berkeley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Studio City and Sunny near Berkeley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Studio City to Berkeley?
The road trip is about 363.6 miles (585.2 km) and usually takes 06h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.8 miles from Studio City and 181.8 miles from Berkeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.33 one way or $160.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Studio City and Sunny near Berkeley.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Studio City and Berkeley. Straight-line distance: 336.24 mi (541.12 km).
#1 Studio City
Situated in the southeast San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of 610 feet just north of the Hollywood Hills.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1486200, -118.3964700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berkeley
The fourth most populous city in Alameda County, California.
| Population | 122,726 |
| Coordinates | 37.8715900, -122.2727500 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berkeley (-122.27275, 37.87159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 585 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $80.33 | $160.66 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $83.38 | $166.76 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $85.82 | $171.64 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $107.94 | $215.88 |
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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