How far is East Pasadena, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from East Pasadena, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.66 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.48 mi
42.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.48 mi
Kilometers
42.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.66 mi
Kilometers
50.95 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM PDT
Return by in East Pasadena
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Pasadena
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Pasadena
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
Bell Gardens
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From East Pasadena
15.7 mi
00h 26m
To Long Beach
16 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Pasadena and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on San Pasqual Street

    41 m · 8 sec · San Pasqual Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Rosemead Boulevard

    2677 ft · 1 min · South Rosemead Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Huntington Drive

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Huntington Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Atlantic Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Mission Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Mission Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fremont Avenue

    871 ft · 22 sec · Fremont Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Valley Boulevard

    3146 ft · 1 min · West Valley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Long Beach Freeway

    20.6 mi · 25 min · Long Beach Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Pasadena 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Beach Freeway
20.6 mi · 65%
Huntington Drive
3.94 mi · 12%
Atlantic Boulevard
1.53 mi · 5%
Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 4%
West Mission Road
1.08 mi · 3%
West Valley Boulevard
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Beach Freeway

Turn left onto Long Beach Freeway

20.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bell Gardens
00h 26m from East Pasadena
Leave By
4:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Pasadena 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 East Pasadena to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Bell Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from East Pasadena and 16 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bell Gardens

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 Bell Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 0.7 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 8.8 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 10.5 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 6.3 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 Bell Gardens.

RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

13 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

Torrance, CA

18 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

20 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
BUS

Pasadena, California

20 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Pasadena and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 26.48 mi (42.62 km).

East Pasadena

#1 East Pasadena

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population6,144
Coordinates34.1381400, -118.0738400
Altitude221
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: San Pasqual Street (-118.07384, 34.137856)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.92
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.46 $12.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.79 $13.59
Premium $6.24 $6.99 $13.98
Diesel $7.57 $8.48 $16.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Pasadena and Long Beach. The current time is 05:44:20.

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.