From the waterfront to downtown
Interstate 110 ends — or begins, depending on which way you are driving — in San Pedro, a short distance from the Berth 100 through 147 terminal gates. From there it runs north through Wilmington, Harbor Gateway, Carson, and Gardena, crosses the 405, the 91, and the 105, and continues into downtown Los Angeles as the Harbor Freeway.
For port traffic, the 110 is the west-side counterpart to the 710. Trucks working the Los Angeles side of the harbor — WBCT, TraPac, Pasha — typically leave on the 110 rather than the 710, and the split between the two is one of the basic facts of drayage geography here.
The southern half is truck country. North of the 105 the mix changes fast, with HOV and ExpressLanes, heavy commuter volume, and a lot less room for a broken semi.
I-110 reference: San Pedro to the 105
| Area | Cross street | Notes for drivers |
|---|---|---|
| South end | Gaffey Street / Harbor Boulevard | The freeway ends and becomes surface streets. Terminal gates a short distance south. |
| San Pedro | Channel Street | Connects toward SR-47 and the Vincent Thomas Bridge |
| San Pedro | SR-47 / Vincent Thomas Bridge | The route to Terminal Island |
| Wilmington | C Street / Harry Bridges Boulevard | Rebuilt port-access ramps; northbound off-ramp feeds Harry Bridges directly |
| Wilmington | Anaheim Street | Surface truck route east–west |
| Wilmington | Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1) | Major port-area surface connection |
| Harbor City | Sepulveda Boulevard | Warehouse and yard district |
| Carson | Carson Street | Warehouse district |
| Carson | I-405 (San Diego Freeway) | Major interchange — heavy merging and a frequent breakdown spot |
| Carson | Del Amo Boulevard | East–west warehouse route |
| Gardena | Torrance Boulevard | Industrial |
| Gardena | SR-91 (Gardena Freeway) | Major interchange |
| Gardena | Rosecrans Avenue | Warehouse and yard traffic |
| Athens | I-105 (Century Freeway) | Major interchange — truck mix thins out north of here |
Where trucks break down on the 110
- The southern terminus. Trucks transitioning between freeway and surface streets at Gaffey, often loaded, often from a stop.
- The SR-47 split. Where Terminal Island traffic leaves the 110 for the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Heavy lane changes in a short distance.
- The C Street / Harry Bridges ramps. The main port-access point in Wilmington. Queueing here is normal; a dead truck here is not.
- The I-405 interchange in Carson. The busiest conflict point on the corridor.
- The SR-91 interchange in Gardena. Fast, busy, and a common place for tire failures.
- Anywhere between PCH and the 405 in summer. Stop-and-go with a loaded box finds every weak cooling system on the corridor.
Safe places to stop
The 110 has usable shoulders through most of the port-area stretch, which is more than can be said for SR-47. Even so, get off if you can. The industrial streets off Anaheim, PCH, Sepulveda, Carson Street, and Del Amo all have room for a truck to sit safely.
One thing worth knowing: the last couple of miles into San Pedro narrow considerably. If you are southbound with a problem developing, take the Anaheim or PCH exit rather than pushing on toward the terminus.
What to do while you wait
Hazards on, triangles out per 49 CFR 392.22, and stay well clear of the travel lanes. Call 911 first if any part of the truck is in a live lane. Then call dispatch with your direction of travel and the nearest cross street or exit — on the 110, "northbound past Sepulveda" is enough to get a mechanic moving. Our breakdown guide has the full sequence.
Services most often needed on I-110
- Emergency Roadside Assistance
- Mobile Tire Service
- Cooling System & Radiator Repair
- Air Brake Service
- DPF, DEF & Regen Service
- Jump Start & Fuel Delivery
- Electrical & Charging Repair
- Truck A/C Repair
Areas along this route
I-110 roadside repair FAQ
Where does the 110 end at the port?
At Gaffey Street and Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro, where it drops to surface streets a short distance from the Berth 100 through 147 terminal gates.
How do I get from the 110 to Terminal Island?
Take SR-47 east from the 110 in San Pedro, across the Vincent Thomas Bridge. That is the only direct connection from the 110 to the island.
Which 110 exit serves the Wilmington port area?
C Street, which now feeds directly onto Harry Bridges Boulevard after the Caltrans and Port access rebuild. Anaheim Street and PCH are the other main port-area exits.
Do you cover the 110 north of the 105?
Our core coverage runs from San Pedro up through Gardena. Further north, call and dispatch will tell you honestly whether a mechanic can reach you and how long it will take.
Are there ExpressLanes restrictions for trucks on the 110?
The Metro ExpressLanes on the 110 operate north of the Harbor Gateway area and have their own access and transponder rules. Check current Metro signage and rules for your vehicle class — they change, and we are not the authority on them.