Best Time to Drive from Santa Monica to Van Nuys

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 17 minutes via I-405 North and I-10 East, usually 17 at this time.

On weekdays the 17-mile drive from Santa Monica to Van Nuys (via I-405 North and I-10 East) usually takes as little as 16 minutes and up to 35 minutes, when leaving around 5 pm on Thursdays. The fastest times to leave are before 7:30 am or after 8:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 19 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 4 pm on Saturdays (22 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 Santa Monica to Van Nuys?

On weekdays, leave before 7:30 am or after 8:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 16 minutes then, versus up to 35 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Monica to Van Nuys?

The 17-mile drive usually takes 16 to 35 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 19 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Santa Monica to Van Nuys?

Leaving around 5 pm on Thursdays is usually slowest, about 35 minutes.

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