timing? santa monica to DL

[jillhou]

We will be in Santa Monica for a couple of days before going to the GC. How long of a drive is it? We will be trying to negotiate it early on a Monday morning (8:00 -9:00 or so). I am from Houston, so I definitely understand the concept of rush hour. We thought we might be going against the flow of traffic, but we are not sure.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

<font color=navy>Figure on about 45 minutes to an ....

Best way....

Take the 405 (San Diego) south to the 105 east. The 105 ends at 605 - go south & next exit should be 91. Go East on 91 & stay in the diamond lane (for 2 or more people), and connect on the 5 (Santa Ana) fwy going south. Stay in the diamond lane & get off on Disneyland Drive.


405-S
105-E
605-S
91-E
5-S

Easy.

 

[mettlerca]

How long the ride will take really depends on which route you choose to take. The most direct route is taking the 10 East (Santa Monica Fwy) to the 5 South (Santa Ana Fwy). However, from about 8 to 9:30 traffic can be bad heading toward and through downtown LA for about 10-15 miles or more, your drive could easily be 1 1/2 hours or more. If you wait until 9:30 traffic should be too bad and it should take about an hour.

If you want to leave early, here's an alternate that should take an hour or less. I recommend that you look at a map to check this out before you try it. This route may take you a little further out of the way but it I think it will be quicker (I drive this way a lot). 10 East to 405 South (San Diego Fwy), 110 North, go immediately (your next exit)to 91 East, to the 5 south, to your Disneyland exit.

Good luck and have fun!