How far is Topanga Oaks, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Topanga Oaks, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Halfway Point
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A city in Los Angeles County, California.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Topanga Oaks and Los Angeles.
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Start on Fontaine Road
1009 ft · 52 sec · Fontaine Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Topanga Canyon Boulevard
5.7 mi · 11 min · North Topanga Canyon Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pacific Coast Highway
5.6 mi · 11 min · Pacific Coast Highway
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Continue on Santa Monica Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue, Olive Street, Convention Center
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto West 18th Street
1452 ft · 39 sec · West 18th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 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 Topanga Oaks 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.
Santa Monica Freeway
Continue on Santa Monica Freeway
10.7 mi · 00h 13m
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 Topanga Oaks 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 Topanga Oaks to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Santa Monica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Topanga Oaks and 13.8 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Topanga Oaks and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Monica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
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Vernon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
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Van Nuys station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Topanga Oaks and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 20.13 mi (32.39 km).
#1 Topanga Oaks
Situated in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County at an elevation of 971 feet, this unincorporated community forms part of Topanga Canyon.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1011200, -118.5903600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
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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