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

The driving distance from Cudahy, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
15.99 mi
00h 25m
Flight
13.38 mi
21.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.38 mi
Kilometers
21.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.99 mi
Kilometers
25.73 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM PDT
Return by in Cudahy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cudahy
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Long Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cudahy
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
East Rancho Dominguez
CA

Census designated place

From Cudahy
8 mi
00h 12m
To Long Beach
8 mi
00h 12m

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 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 Cudahy and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Avenue

    141 m · 18 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Atlantic Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Firestone Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Firestone Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 710 South: Long Beach

    1784 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Long Beach Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cudahy 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Beach Freeway
11.3 mi · 70%
Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 8%
Atlantic Avenue
0.79 mi · 5%
Firestone Boulevard
0.66 mi · 4%
West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi · 3%
Seaside Freeway
0.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Beach Freeway

Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

11.3 mi · 00h 14m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Rancho Dominguez
00h 12m from Cudahy
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cudahy 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 Cudahy to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

East Rancho Dominguez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Cudahy and 8 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Rancho Dominguez

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 East Rancho Dominguez and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 8.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Palos Verdes Estates City Hall

Palos Verdes Estates , CA
340 Palos Verdes Dr W, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Nearby stop 10.3 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 East Rancho Dominguez.

BUS

Torrance, CA

10 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
BUS

Long Beach, California

14 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

El Segundo, CA

17 mi away
700 South Douglas Street
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

18 mi away
800 North Alameda Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cudahy and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 13.38 mi (21.53 km).

Cudahy

#1 Cudahy

City in California, United States

Population23,128
Coordinates33.9605700, -118.1853500
Altitude37
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: Atlantic Avenue (-118.18558, 33.960516)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.58
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.29 $6.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.46 $6.92
Premium $6.24 $3.56 $7.12
Diesel $7.57 $4.31 $8.63

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 Cudahy and Long Beach. The current time is 21:24:14.

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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.