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

The driving distance from Covina, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.19 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.14 mi
45.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.14 mi
Kilometers
45.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.19 mi
Kilometers
58.25 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM PDT
Return by in Covina
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covina
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Covina
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Santa Fe Springs
CA

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Covina
18.5 mi
00h 23m
To Long Beach
17.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Citrus Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Citrus Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Citrus Street

    840 ft · 23 sec · North Citrus Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles, San Bernardino Freeway

    712 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    16 m · 1 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway

    839 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Bernardino

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  12. 12

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

    527 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

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

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Artesia Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

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

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Gabriel River Freeway
14.6 mi · 40%
San Bernardino Freeway
6.03 mi · 17%
Long Beach Freeway
5.83 mi · 16%
Artesia Freeway
4.56 mi · 13%
Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 4%
North Citrus Avenue
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

San Gabriel River Freeway

Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

14.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Fe Springs
00h 23m from Covina
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Covina 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 Covina to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Santa Fe Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Covina and 17.6 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe Springs

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 Santa Fe Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 4.6 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 8 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 10.3 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
Los ANgeles city Hall
Nearby stop 10.4 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 Santa Fe Springs.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

17 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

18 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

Long Beach, California

21 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

Pasadena, California

22 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covina and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 28.14 mi (45.29 km).

Covina

#1 Covina

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population47,259
Coordinates34.0900100, -117.8903400
Altitude170
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: North Citrus Avenue (-117.89016, 34.09001)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.77
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.38 $14.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.76 $15.53
Premium $6.24 $7.99 $15.98
Diesel $7.57 $9.69 $19.37

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 Covina and Long Beach. The current time is 00:55:22.

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.