Best Time to Drive from Hollywood to Downey

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 20 minutes via I-5 South and US-101 South, usually 21 at this time.

On weekdays the 18-mile drive from Hollywood to Downey (via I-5 South and US-101 South) usually takes as little as 18 minutes and up to 47 minutes, when leaving around 5 pm on Thursdays. The fastest times to leave are before 6:30 am or after 8:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 27 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 3:30 pm on Saturdays (33 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from Hollywood to Downey?

On weekdays, leave before 6:30 am or after 8:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 18 minutes then, versus up to 47 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Downey?

The 18-mile drive usually takes 18 to 47 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 27 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Hollywood to Downey?

Leaving around 5 pm on Thursdays is usually slowest, about 47 minutes.

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