How far is Vandenberg Village, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Vandenberg Village, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vandenberg Village and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vandenberg Village and Los Angeles.
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Start on Aldebaran Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · Aldebaran Avenue
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Turn right onto Constellation Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Constellation Road
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Take the ramp left
941 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Lampoc
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East Ocean Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto San Julian Road
16.3 mi · 22 min · San Julian Road
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit right
1607 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
47.2 mi · 55 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 Vandenberg Village and Los Angeles.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Vandenberg Village and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vandenberg Village to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Carpinteria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Vandenberg Village and 77.4 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.38 one way or $62.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Vandenberg Village and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Carpinteria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Ventura City Hall (formerly the Ventura County Courthouse - California Historical Landmark #847)
San Buenaventura City Hall
Housing Authority of the City of Sanbuenaventura ( Main Office)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carpinteria.
Carpinteria station
Santa Barbara
Ventura
Goleta station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vandenberg Village and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 134.68 mi (216.74 km).
#1 Vandenberg Village
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 34.7083200, -120.4676600 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $5.77 | $31.38 | $62.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $33.00 | $66.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $33.96 | $67.92 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $41.16 | $82.33 |
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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