How far is Whittier, CA from Ladera Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Whittier, CA to Ladera Heights, CA is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whittier and Ladera Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whittier and Ladera Heights.
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Start on Philadelphia Street
15 m · 5 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Turn right onto Painter Avenue
2041 ft · 47 sec · Painter Avenue
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Turn right onto Mar Vista Street
2851 ft · 1 min · Mar Vista Street
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Turn left onto Pickering Avenue
1968 ft · 59 sec · Pickering Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 605 South: Slauson Avenue, San Gabriel River Freeway South
2448 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South
691 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 105 West: Imperial Highway
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 105 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Century Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South, I 405 North: Long Beach, Santa Monica
956 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
2430 ft · 32 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Manchester Boulevard, La Cienega Boulevard
1732 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South La Cienega Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · South La Cienega Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Slauson Avenue
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto West Slauson Avenue
1773 ft · 47 sec · West Slauson Avenue
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Turn right onto South Sherbourne Drive
122 m · 22 sec · South Sherbourne Drive
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Turn left onto West 57th Street
97 m · 16 sec · West 57th Street
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Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
1755 ft · 1 min · Bedford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whittier and Ladera Heights.
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.
Century Freeway
Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
14.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Whittier and Mostly Sunny near Ladera Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whittier to Ladera Heights?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Lynwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Whittier and 14.2 miles from Ladera Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Whittier and Mostly Sunny near Ladera Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Lynwood
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whittier and Ladera Heights. Straight-line distance: 19.65 mi (31.62 km).
#1 Whittier
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 83,194 |
| Coordinates | 33.9791800, -118.0328400 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ladera Heights
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 6,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.9941800, -118.3753500 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladera Heights (-118.37535, 33.99418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.57 | $15.13 |
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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