How far is Malibu, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Malibu and Los Angeles is 30.78 miles (49.54 km).

Flight distance from Malibu, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 30.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Malibu, California to Los Angeles, California is: 33.95 miles (54.63 km) by car.

Driving from Malibu to Los Angeles will take approximately 00 hours 50 minutes.

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#1 Malibu

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population 11519
GPS Coordinates 34°1'33"N 118°46'49"W
Latitude 34.0257700
Longitude -118.7804000
Altitude 32
Country United States
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#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.

Population 3970219
GPS Coordinates 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W
Latitude 34.0522300
Longitude -118.2436800
Altitude 89
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Malibu and Los Angeles

The distance between Malibu and Los Angeles is 55 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Malibu and Los Angeles. The current time is 01:46:03.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.53 liters (1.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Malibu and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Malibu to Los Angeles is $6.41 (diesel $7.42).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $6.41 $6.7 $6.88 $7.42

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Malibu and Los Angeles (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Malibu 57.58 miles (93 km)

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Driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Malibu 126.53 miles (204 km)

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Driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Malibu 158.37 miles (255 km)

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Driving distance from Fremont, CA to Malibu 360.81 miles (581 km)

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Driving distance from Fresno, CA to Malibu 237.74 miles (383 km)

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Driving distance from Irvine, CA to Malibu 70.31 miles (113 km)

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Driving distance from Laguna, CA to Malibu 390.34 miles (628 km)

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Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Malibu 48.7 miles (78 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to Malibu 385.71 miles (621 km)

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Driving distance from Riverside, CA to Malibu 90 miles (145 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Malibu 399.65 miles (643 km)

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Driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Malibu 99.53 miles (160 km)

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