Best Time to Drive from Los Angeles to Van Nuys

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 18 minutes via US-101 North, usually 19 at this time.

On weekdays the 18-mile drive from Los Angeles to Van Nuys (via US-101 North) usually takes as little as 17 minutes and up to 34 minutes, when leaving around 3:30 pm on Fridays. The fastest times to leave are before 6:30 am or after 7:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 22 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 3:30 pm on Saturdays (24 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 Los Angeles to Van Nuys?

On weekdays, leave before 6:30 am or after 7:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 17 minutes then, versus up to 34 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Van Nuys?

The 18-mile drive usually takes 17 to 34 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 22 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Los Angeles to Van Nuys?

Leaving around 3:30 pm on Fridays is usually slowest, about 34 minutes.

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