How far is Arcadia, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Arcadia, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arcadia and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia and Long Beach.
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Start on West Huntington Drive
21 m · 3 sec · West Huntington Drive
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Turn sharp left onto West Huntington Drive
119 m · 18 sec · West Huntington Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Huntington Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Huntington Drive
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Turn left
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Sunset Boulevard
2243 ft · 51 sec · South Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on Temple City Boulevard
3.6 mi · 7 min · Temple City Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles
744 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Eastern Avenue
734 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10, I 710 South: Eastern Avenue, Campus Road, Long Beach
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
19.6 mi · 24 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Continue on Seaside Freeway
2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
1821 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
923 ft · 28 sec · South Chestnut Place
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Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcadia and Long Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Beach Freeway
Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
19.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Arcadia and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arcadia to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Arcadia and 20.9 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arcadia and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Torrance, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 27.22 mi (43.81 km).
#1 Arcadia
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 56,323 |
| Coordinates | 34.1397300, -118.0353400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
| Population | 454,681 |
| Coordinates | 33.7669600, -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $7.85 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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