Best Time to Drive from Van Nuys to Los Angeles

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

On weekdays the 17-mile drive from Van Nuys to Los Angeles (via US-101 South) usually takes as little as 17 minutes and up to 34 minutes, when leaving around 4:30 pm on Thursdays. The fastest times to leave are before 6:30 am or after 8 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 22 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 3:30 pm on Saturdays (26 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 Van Nuys to Los Angeles?

On weekdays, leave before 6:30 am or after 8 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 Van Nuys to Los Angeles?

The 17-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 Van Nuys to Los Angeles?

Leaving around 4:30 pm on Thursdays is usually slowest, about 34 minutes.

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