How far is Avocado Heights, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Avocado Heights, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.66 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.79 mi
35.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.79 mi
Kilometers
35.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.12 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 8:41 PM PDT
Return by in Avocado Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 9:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avocado Heights
2026-04-22T19:59
Arrive Long Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 8:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avocado Heights
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
Bellflower
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Avocado Heights
14.9 mi
00h 21m
To Long Beach
13.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
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 Avocado Heights and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avocado Heights and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    22 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Don Julian Road

    2741 ft · 1 min · Don Julian Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Workman Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Workman Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Pellissier Place

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pellissier Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peck Road

    1792 ft · 43 sec · Peck Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rooks Road

    98 m · 6 sec · Rooks Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 605 South

    967 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway

    527 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway West

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Artesia Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pasadena

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avocado Heights 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Gabriel River Freeway
11.4 mi · 40%
Long Beach Freeway
5.83 mi · 20%
Artesia Freeway
4.56 mi · 16%
Workman Mill Road
1.76 mi · 6%
Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 5%
Pellissier Place
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

San Gabriel River Freeway

Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

11.4 mi · 00h 13m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellflower
00h 21m from Avocado Heights
Leave By
7:06 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avocado Heights 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 Avocado Heights to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Bellflower is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Avocado Heights and 13.8 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellflower

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 Bellflower and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 7.2 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
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.6 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
Los ANgeles city Hall
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Los ANgeles city Hall

Los Angeles , CA
Los Angeles, CA 90003, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Long Beach, California

14 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

Torrance, CA

16 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

18 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avocado Heights and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 21.79 mi (35.07 km).

Avocado Heights

#1 Avocado Heights

Census designated place

Population15,411
Coordinates34.0361200, -117.9911800
Altitude103
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: 4th Avenue (-117.991222, 34.036149)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $5.83
Round trip
$11.65
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.83 $11.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.13 $12.25
Premium $6.24 $6.31 $12.61
Diesel $7.57 $7.64 $15.29

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 Avocado Heights and Long Beach. The current time is 19:59:50.

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.