How far is Torrance, CA from Santa Monica, CA?
The driving distance from Torrance, CA to Santa Monica, CA is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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.
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
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 Torrance and Santa Monica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Torrance and Santa Monica.
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Start on Opal Street
63 m · 15 sec · Opal Street
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
92 m · 13 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Torrance Boulevard
1521 ft · 27 sec · Torrance Boulevard
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4
Turn right onto Madrona Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Madrona Avenue
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Continue on Prairie Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Prairie Avenue
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Turn left onto Redondo Beach Boulevard
82 m · 5 sec · Redondo Beach Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: San Diego Freeway, Santa Monica
825 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Santa Monica, Los Angeles
861 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Santa Monica
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 1 South: Lincoln Boulevard
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Olympic Boulevard
146 m · 15 sec · Olympic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard
2126 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Torrance and Santa Monica.
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.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
12 mi · 00h 14m
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 Torrance and Sunny near Santa Monica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Torrance to Santa Monica?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Inglewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Torrance and 9.8 miles from Santa Monica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Torrance and Sunny near Santa Monica.
Stop Ideas Near Inglewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Torrance and Santa Monica. Straight-line distance: 15.34 mi (24.69 km).
#1 Torrance
The third most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 141,553 |
| Coordinates | 33.8358500, -118.3406300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Monica
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 90,024 |
| Coordinates | 34.0194500, -118.4911900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Monica (-118.49119, 34.01945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
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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