Drive time
Los Angeles to Pasadena
Quick answer
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Pasadena, CA is approximately 9 min covering about 9 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
9 mi
Drive time
9 min
Midpoint
34.10°, -118.19°
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Midpoint
34.1000°, -118.1941°
Los Angeles and Pasadena are about 9 miles apart — each person drives roughly 5 miles.
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