How far is Duarte, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Duarte, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duarte and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duarte and Long Beach.
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Start on the route
63 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Buena Vista Street
1461 ft · 44 sec · Buena Vista Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 210 East: San Bernardino
1371 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
2491 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 South
3035 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
20.1 mi · 23 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway
527 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway West
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Artesia Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pasadena
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
5.8 mi · 8 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 · 30 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 Duarte 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.
San Gabriel River Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
20.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Duarte 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 Duarte to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 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 18.1 miles from Duarte and 17.6 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 $7.27 one way or $14.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Duarte 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.
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 Santa Fe Springs.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
Long Beach, California
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Duarte and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 28.46 mi (45.8 km).
#1 Duarte
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
| Population | 21,001 |
| Coordinates | 34.1394500, -117.9772900 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.53 | $19.07 |
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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