Origin
Maywood, CA
Morning in Maywood on Sunday
Local time
7:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maywood, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maywood, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Maywood and Los Angeles, this 8.1-mile drive is the definition of convenience. Expect to spend just 13 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via the Santa Ana Freeway, Atlantic Boulevard, and the Long Beach Freeway to reach your destination. With a fuel cost of only $1, it is an extremely budget-friendly commute within the Pacific Coast region. This route is ideal for those who prioritize efficiency over a scenic tour, keeping your time on the road to a functional minimum.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana Freeway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Atlantic Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Long Beach Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| North Los Angeles Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Arcadia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Santa Ana Freeway
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maywood, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Atlantic Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight left
360 ft
·
15 sec
Toward I 710 North: Pasadena
4
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
Toward I 710 North: Long Beach Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Merge onto I 710
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 10 EXPR
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Arcadia Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Los Angeles Street
12
Turn right onto East 1st Street
461 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 1st Street
13
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Atlantic Boulevard
Turn right onto Atlantic Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 710 / Long Beach Freeway
Merge onto I 710 / Long Beach Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 101 / Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101 / Santa Ana Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Alameda Street, Union Station
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 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| premium | $6.18 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
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.
Destination
Los Angeles, CA
Morning in Los Angeles on Sunday
Local time
7:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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?
This 8.1-mile journey is a highway-focused drive, with 69% of your time spent navigating major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a quick pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 4.7 miles while traveling on the Santa Ana Freeway. The road environment shifts from local navigation on Atlantic Boulevard to the higher-speed flow of the Long Beach Freeway. Behind the wheel, you will experience a functional transition from the suburban feel of Maywood into the heart of Los Angeles. Do not expect winding backroads here; instead, you get a direct, high-utility route designed for getting you to your destination as quickly as possible.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Santa Ana Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Santa Ana Freeway and Atlantic Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Atlantic Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 8.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Atlantic Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 710 / Long Beach Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Maywood, CA to Los Angeles, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Union Station along the way.
Union Station
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Starting in Maywood, CA
Full guide →Founded 1924
Arriving 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
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 13m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Santa Ana Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: near the start (Atlantic Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 710 / Long Beach Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Los Angeles, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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