Traveling from Dublin, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 347.6 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 24 minutes of driving time. Because this journey stays within the Pacific Coast region, you will experience a consistent coastal-state climate throughout the trip. It is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, though you should budget approximately $47 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route is almost entirely highway-focused, it is designed for efficiency rather than leisurely detours. If you prefer a relaxed pace, you could easily complete this in one go, but a single planned stop is recommended to break up the long hours behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
173.8 miles from Dublin, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Westside Freeway
224.4 mi
4h
I 5 Truck
63.9 mi
1h 13m
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
20.3 mi
23m
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi
18m
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi
20m
Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi
4m
San Ramon Road
0.3 mi
<1m
North Spring Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 224.4 mi, about 4h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
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Start on San Ramon Road
27 ft·6 sec·San Ramon Road
2
Continue on San Ramon Road
0.3 mi·37 sec·San Ramon Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Foothill Road
367 ft·9 sec·Foothill Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 580 East: StocktonUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 580
2.5 mi·2 min·Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
18 mi·20 min·Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
11 mi·11 min·William Elton Brown Freeway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 580
5.9 mi·6 min·William Elton Brown Freeway
9
Merge onto I 5
224 mi·4 hr·Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
58 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
4.1 mi·4 min·Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
0.3 mi·17 sec·I 5 Truck
Exit 158Toward I 405 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
5.3 mi·6 min·I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·32 sec
Exit 153BToward CA 170 South: HollywoodUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on CA 170
16 mi·20 min·Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 2CToward BroadwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on West Aliso Street
409 ft·18 sec·West Aliso Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.3 mi·35 sec·North Spring Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto West 1st Street
354 ft·12 sec·West 1st Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 347.6-mile journey, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic congestion near your starting point in Dublin. Since you only have one recommended stop, choose a location along the long 224.4-mile stretch of the Westside Freeway to refuel and stretch your legs before the final approach to Los Angeles. Keep your $47 fuel budget in mind when planning your stops, as prices can fluctuate significantly between rural sections and urban centers. Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this route, as the high highway percentage allows for a steady pace that makes a single-day transit very practical. Always check your tire pressure before heading out, given the long, sustained speeds required on the interstate segments.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173.8 miles from Dublin, CA, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 224.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 76 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.8 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Angeles, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dublin, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dublin, CA
This is one driving day of about 347.6 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Dublin, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 224.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 324.9 and 347.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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324.9 mi into trip|~5h 55m in|I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
7
330.4 mi into trip|~6h 1m in
Take the exit toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 153B
Toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
7
347.1 mi into trip|~6h 23m in
Take the exit toward Broadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2C
Toward Broadway
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347.3 mi into trip|~6h 23m in|North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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347.6 mi into trip|~6h 24m in|West 1st Street
Turn left onto West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$79.89 one way
$159.79 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg122 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$82.33
$164.66
premium
$6.18
$84.53
$169.06
diesel
$5.61
$76.75
$153.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
104.3
1
$36.50
$16.68
Efficient EV
86.9
0
$30.42
$13.90
EV Truck/SUV
139
1
$48.66
$22.25
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Dublin, CA
Late night
in Dublin on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Destination
Los Angeles, CA
Late night
in Los Angeles on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
6h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 323.7
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 263.7
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a straightforward interstate experience, with 99% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads like the Westside Freeway, the I-5 Truck route, and the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. You will encounter a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 224.4 miles on the Westside Freeway, which defines the bulk of your time on the road. Expect a consistent, fast-paced rhythm as you navigate these major arteries connecting Northern and Southern California. The road environment remains stable and predictable, prioritizing direct transit over technical or winding terrain. Be prepared for a focused, highway-heavy drive that prioritizes reaching your destination efficiently.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 224.4 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 324.9 miles in near I 5 Truck.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 347.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 324.9 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 330.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 347.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Dublin is a city of 65,000 people (2019) on the northern side of Alameda County, in California's East Bay region. It's an expanding city, constantly making its way into the golden-colored foothills of the Diablo Range on its eastern and western sides. While it doesn't have a historic district or any particularly notable tourist destinations, it's a pleasant place to visit, with some important positives that it shares with its neighbors.
Top landmarks
•Old St. Raymond's Church — church building in California, United States of America
Frank Lloyd Wright is said to have quipped, "Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles," a quote that has since been repeated both by those who love and hate L.A. The "City of Angels" is home to people who hail from all parts of the globe and an important center of culture, business, media, and international trade. However, it's most famous for being a major center of the world's television, motion picture, and music industry, which forms the base of the city's status and lures visitors for its show business history and celebrity culture. Visitors are also drawn to Los Angeles for its Mediterranean climate and numerous beaches, which gave birth to California's famed surf culture.
Top landmarks
•Hollywood Walk of Fame — more than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks...
•Hollywood Sign — sign reading "HOLLYWOOD" located in Los Angeles, California, United States
•Getty Center — campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust in Los Angeles
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 24m. Total distance: 347.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 224.4 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Los Angeles, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 324.9 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 330.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 347.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial and César E. Chávez National Monument (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Los Angeles, CA before the return drive.
