How far is University of Southern California, CA from Studio City, CA?
The driving distance from University of Southern California, CA to Studio City, CA is about 13.3 miles (21.4 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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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University of Southern California and Studio City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University of Southern California and Studio City.
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Start on the route
43 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Jefferson Boulevard
61 m · 12 sec · West Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Hoover Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · South Hoover Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilshire Boulevard
876 ft · 30 sec · Wilshire Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Virgil Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Virgil Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Beverly Boulevard
1773 ft · 45 sec · Beverly Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Vermont Avenue
1712 ft · 1 min · North Vermont Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 North: Hollywood Freeway
891 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Ventura
3026 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Studio City
1249 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Laurel Canyon Boulevard
2282 ft · 60 sec · Laurel Canyon Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between University of Southern California and Studio City.
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
6.67 mi · 00h 09m
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 University of Southern California and Sunny near Studio City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University of Southern California to Studio City?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 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 6.6 miles from University of Southern California and 6.6 miles from Studio City.
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 2.5 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 $2.74 one way or $5.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around University of Southern California and Sunny near Studio City.
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 University of Southern California and Studio City. Straight-line distance: 10.78 mi (17.35 km).
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
End: Studio City (-118.39647, 34.14862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
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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