How far is Studio City, CA from University of Southern California, CA?
The driving distance from Studio City, CA to University of Southern California, CA is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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.
District in Los Angeles, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Studio City and University of Southern California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Studio City and University of Southern California.
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Start on Laurel Canyon Boulevard
1987 ft · 55 sec · Laurel Canyon Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
1132 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
2545 ft · 33 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 101
1 km · 44 sec · Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
7 mi · 9 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vermont Avenue
853 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rosewood Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Rosewood Avenue
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Turn right onto North Vermont Avenue
3.7 mi · 10 min · North Vermont Avenue
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Boulevard
2232 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn right
43 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Studio City and University of Southern California.
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.
Hollywood Freeway
Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
6.95 mi · 00h 10m
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 Studio City and Sunny near University of Southern California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Studio City to University of Southern California?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Hollywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Studio City and 6.5 miles from University of Southern California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Studio City and Sunny near University of Southern California.
Stop Ideas Near Hollywood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Manor Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hollywood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Studio City and University of Southern California. Straight-line distance: 10.78 mi (17.35 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 University of Southern California
Private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0218000, -118.2866400 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: University of Southern California (-118.28664, 34.0218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $5.84 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
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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