Daily commute tracker
Commute & drive times
Thinking about moving to Woodland Hills or planning a day trip? Here's what the drive looks like on US-101, the 405 Sepulveda Pass and Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Updated daily
Commute snapshot: US-101, I-405 & Topanga Canyon Blvd
Typical drive times from Woodland Hills to downtown LA, Santa Monica and Malibu — free-flow baselines plus what to expect at peak.
Estimates are modeled from live routing distances and typical San Fernando Valley congestion patterns — they are guidance, not live incident data. Always check current conditions before you leave.
The Metro G Line alternative
The G Line busway runs from Warner Center along Ventura Blvd toward North Hollywood — a rare car-free option for cutting across the Valley.
Sepulveda Pass is the crunch
The 405 over the hill to the Westside is one of the most congested stretches in the country during peak hours — build in extra time or shift outside 7–10 a.m. and 3–7 p.m.
Check the canyons first
Topanga Canyon Blvd and Mulholland can close fast for wildfire or weather — pair this page with our canyon traffic guide before heading toward Malibu.