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Driving roads near Los Angeles

4 great driving roads within 100 miles of Los Angeles. The closest is Angeles Crest Highway, 12 miles out. Distances are straight-line, so drive times will vary.

The roads, closest first

Satellite map of Rim of the World Highway Rim of the World Highway31 mi · 1 h 1 min · 2,199 m summitView the roadbook ›
Satellite map of Angeles Crest Highway, The West

Angeles Crest Highway

CA 2SR 2The West

57 mi · 1 h 53 min · 2,413 m summit · 12 mi away

Satellite map of Ortega Highway, The West

Ortega Highway

CA 74The West

28 mi · 59 min · 816 m summit · 51 mi away

Satellite map of Palms to Pines Scenic Byway, The West

Palms to Pines Scenic Byway

CA 74The West

33 mi · 1 h 6 min · 1,523 m summit · 90 mi away

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Driving near Los Angeles: common questions

What is the best driving road near Los Angeles?
Rim of the World Highway, about 56 miles from Los Angeles as the crow flies. A high balcony road along the rim of the San Bernardino Mountains.
How many great driving roads are within 100 miles of Los Angeles?
4 of the roads in our catalogue pass within 100 miles of Los Angeles, every one traced from OpenStreetMap.
What is the closest great driving road to Los Angeles?
Angeles Crest Highway, about 12 miles away. CA 2 climbs out of La Cañada Flintridge and spends 57 miles riding the ridgelines of the Angeles National Forest to Wrightwood, high above the LA basin.