How far is Westwood, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Westwood, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
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.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westwood and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwood and Los Angeles.
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Start on Kinnard Avenue
50 m · 12 sec · Kinnard Avenue
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Turn left onto Westholme Avenue
698 ft · 29 sec · Westholme Avenue
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Continue on Westholme Avenue
99 m · 15 sec · Westholme Avenue
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Turn right onto Santa Monica Boulevard
1366 ft · 43 sec · Santa Monica Boulevard
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Turn left onto Overland Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Overland Avenue
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Continue on Overland Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Overland Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Santa Monica Freeway
1129 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 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 Westwood 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
Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
5.7 mi · 00h 07m
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 Westwood 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 Westwood to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Culver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Westwood and 8.1 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westwood and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Culver City
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 Westwood and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 10.71 mi (17.23 km).
#1 Westwood
Situated on the Westside of Los Angeles County at an elevation of 269 feet, this area lies south of the Santa Monica Mountains and west of Beverly Hills.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0561200, -118.4306300 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
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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