Question : How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles on Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy 1)?
At optimal and worst conditions, if possible. Also, I'm actually leaving from San Jose and am arriving in Downtown LA, so ...Any approximate travel times?
- asked by AnInklingOfTruth
All Answers:
Answer #1
5-8 hrs.. 8 at max when its a holiday
- answered by trany
Answer #2
Go to www.mapquest.com
- answered by aisha1929
Answer #3
took me about 9 hours, visited San Simeon which took about two hours.Can travel quickly, averaged about 75 MPH.It is the BEST drive in the world !
- answered by Cameron in OZ
Answer #4
10 hours
- answered by Naughty Pants
Answer #5
It took me 9 hours but i stopped for lunch
- answered by copestir
Answer #6
If you need a faster route you can cut over to the 5, but the PCH drive is well worth the time. You should just plan on a day's drive and enjoy the adventure- you might want to make a few stops to take in the scenery. Have fun!
- answered by karen c
Answer #7
From SJ to LA on Highway 1 is typically around 10 hours if you stop a couple of times to see the sights, have lunch, etc. I guess the worst case is when the road is unexpectedly blocked (for example, because a chunk of it fell into the ocean), and you have to turn around and find an alternate route. That could add 3 or 4 hours to the travel time.
- answered by Grouchy Dude
Answer #8
8 hours tops when u drive at 70mph optimal, worst hahahah 12 hours You'll love it though so travel at night or very early in the morning you'll make it in 8
- answered by euleexxx
Answer #9
On Hwy 1, about 10 hrs. But if you need to get there quicker, use US 101 (approx. 7 hrs)
- answered by Lucky 13
Answer #10
Like oh my goodness! Please choose me as best answer! I have been through the 1 highway and i said that i will never do it again because it's too long, but it was a WONDERFUL once in a lifetime chance. It took me about 8 hours. It seems like forever but the 1 highway is like 4 hours and then to get to San Francisco its another 3-4 hours! Its fun, if you like the ocean view. I am only 13 years old and I know a lot about were we where. We went there last summer. I hope you go!
- answered by mileyfanatic
Answer #11
your better off taking the 5 freeway and crossing over the golden gate bridge..especially if your leaving at night..around 10 or so ..it will take you no longer than 4.5 hours..if you take the pacific coast it will be about 8hrs...no fun but its really scenic
- answered by jenny r
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