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Trip from Los Angeles, CA to West Hollywood, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

15m

Distance

8.3 mi

13 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Los Angeles, CA

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city in Los Angeles County, California, United States

West Hollywood, CA

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Trip Overview

Traveling the 8.3 miles from Los Angeles to West Hollywood is a quick transit that typically takes about 15 minutes. Because of the short distance, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your journey will take you through the heart of the Pacific Coast region, utilizing a combination of the Hollywood Freeway, Santa Monica Boulevard, and the Santa Ana Freeway. Budgeting just $1 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical excursion. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the route is straightforward and efficient. It is a practical drive that offers maximum flexibility for your daily schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hollywood Freeway 3.4 mi 4m
Santa Monica Boulevard 3.2 mi 6m
Santa Ana Freeway 0.7 mi <1m
North Broadway 0.4 mi <1m
CA 2 0.2 mi <1m
West 1st Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Fairfax Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Hollywood Freeway — 3.4 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and West Hollywood, CA.

1

Start on West 1st Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · West 1st Street
2

Turn right onto North Broadway

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North Broadway
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 101 North, CA 110
4

Merge onto US 101

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
5

Continue on US 101

3.4 mi · 4 min · Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto CA 2

0.2 mi · 28 sec · CA 2
Exit 7 Toward CA 2 West: Santa Monica Boulevard, Western Avenue Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn left onto CA 2; US 66 Hist

3.2 mi · 6 min · Santa Monica Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto North Fairfax Avenue

347 ft · 13 sec · North Fairfax Avenue
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

North Fairfax Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Broadway

Turn right onto North Broadway

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 101 North, CA 110

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 101 North, CA 110
8
4.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | CA 2

Take the exit onto CA 2 toward CA 2 West: Santa Monica Boulevard, Western Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward CA 2 West: Santa Monica Boulevard, Weste...
5
5.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | CA 2; US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard

Turn left onto CA 2; US 66 Hist / Santa Monica Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
8.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | North Fairfax Avenue

Turn left onto North Fairfax Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.91 one way

$3.82 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $1.97 $3.93
premium $6.18 $2.02 $4.04
diesel $5.61 $1.83 $3.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.5 0 $0.87 $0.40
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.73 $0.33
EV Truck/SUV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 21, 2026

Origin

Los Angeles, CA

Late night in Los Angeles on Tuesday

Local time

3:37 AM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 0 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 9:39PM PDT until April 22 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 9:39PM PDT until April 22 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Destination

West Hollywood, CA

Late night in West Hollywood on Tuesday

Local time

3:37 AM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

15m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. Approximately 52% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a steady pace before you transition into local road driving. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 3.4 miles on the Hollywood Freeway. This combination of major freeways and surface streets means the character of the road shifts quickly from busy, multi-lane traffic to the flow of Santa Monica Boulevard. Staying alert during these transitions is key to navigating the route comfortably as you move between regions.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Hollywood Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Broadway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles (CA 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Los Angeles, CA

Full guide →

“Tinseltown” · Founded 1781

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

Arriving in West Hollywood, CA

Full guide →

“BoysTown” · Founded 1984

Top landmarks

  • • Stahl House — historic house in California, United States
  • • Schindler House — house in West Hollywood, California, designed by architect Rudolf Schindler
  • • Sunset Tower — hotel in Los Angeles, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on Hollywood Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles (CA 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Hollywood, CA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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