How far is Summerland, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Summerland, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 89 miles (143.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerland and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerland and Los Angeles.
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Start on Banner Avenue
108 m · 17 sec · Banner Avenue
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Turn right onto Temple Street
101 m · 22 sec · Temple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lillie Avenue
1560 ft · 44 sec · Lillie Avenue
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Continue on Via Real
2585 ft · 50 sec · Via Real
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Turn right onto Padaro Lane
567 ft · 15 sec · Padaro Lane
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South
1371 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
5.7 mi · 7 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Ventura Freeway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · 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
10.3 mi · 14 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
636 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West Aliso Street
125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
108 m · 12 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 Summerland and Los Angeles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ventura Freeway
Continue on Ventura Freeway
70.5 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Summerland 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 Summerland to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Casa Conejo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Summerland and 44.6 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.04 one way or $36.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summerland and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Casa Conejo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo
Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility - City of Thousand Oaks
Santa Paula City Hall
Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Conejo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerland and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 81.37 mi (130.96 km).
#1 Summerland
Situated on coastal hills sloping toward the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara County, this community lies at an elevation of 121 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4213800, -119.5965200 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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 (-118.24357, 34.05234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $5.74 | $18.04 | $36.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.97 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Premium | $6.17 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
| Diesel | $8.15 | $25.58 | $51.15 |
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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