Best Time to Drive from Van Nuys to Santa Monica

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

On weekdays the 16-mile drive from Van Nuys to Santa Monica (via I-405 South and I-10 West) usually takes as little as 16 minutes and up to 29 minutes, when leaving around 8 am on Tuesdays. The fastest times to leave are before 6 am or after 8 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 21 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 2:30 pm on Saturdays (23 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 Santa Monica?

On weekdays, leave before 6 am or after 8 pm. The drive usually takes about 16 minutes then, versus up to 29 minutes at the worst times.

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

The 16-mile drive usually takes 16 to 29 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 21 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Van Nuys to Santa Monica?

Leaving around 8 am on Tuesdays is usually slowest, about 29 minutes.

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