How far is Artesia, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Artesia, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.59 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.15 mi
14.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.15 mi
Kilometers
14.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.59 mi
Kilometers
26.7 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM PDT
Return by in Artesia
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Artesia
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Long Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Artesia
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rossmoor
CA

Census-designated place in Orange County, California, United States

From Artesia
5.7 mi
00h 11m
To Long Beach
10.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Artesia and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Artesia and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 183rd Street

    86 m · 12 sec · 183rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pioneer Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Carson Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Carson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Los Coyotes Diagonal

    543 ft · 12 sec · North Los Coyotes Diagonal

  6. 6

    Continue on North Los Coyotes Diagonal

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Los Coyotes Diagonal

  7. 7

    Continue on East Los Coyotes Diagonal

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Los Coyotes Diagonal

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Los Alamitos Circle

    100 m · 8 sec · Pacific Coast Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Pacific Coast Highway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Pacific Coast Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Orange Avenue

    657 ft · 21 sec · Orange Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Alamitos Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Alamitos Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard

    1888 ft · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Artesia and Long Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Los Coyotes Diagonal
2.47 mi · 15%
Pioneer Boulevard
2.36 mi · 14%
Pacific Coast Highway
1.95 mi · 12%
Alamitos Avenue
1.55 mi · 9%
East Los Coyotes Diagonal
1.42 mi · 9%
Carson Street
0.99 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Los Coyotes Diagonal

Continue on North Los Coyotes Diagonal

2.37 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rossmoor
00h 11m from Artesia
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Artesia 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 Artesia to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rossmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Artesia and 10.9 miles from Long Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Artesia and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Rossmoor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rossmoor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 12.1 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Anaheim City Clerk

Anaheim , CA
200 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Rolling Hills Estates City Hall

Rolling Hills Estates , CA
4045 Palos Verdes Dr N, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rossmoor.

BUS

Long Beach, California

10 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

18 mi away
1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

18 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

19 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Artesia and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 9.15 mi (14.73 km).

Artesia

#1 Artesia

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population16,168
Coordinates33.8658500, -118.0831200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.

Population454,681
Coordinates33.7669600, -118.1892300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-118.083143, 33.86585)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.22 L · about $3.40
Round trip
$6.81
1.18 gal · 4.44 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.40 $6.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.58 $7.16
Premium $6.24 $3.68 $7.37
Diesel $7.57 $4.46 $8.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Artesia and Long Beach. The current time is 21:24:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.