How far is East San Gabriel, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from East San Gabriel, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East San Gabriel and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East San Gabriel and Long Beach.
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Start on the route
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South San Gabriel Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · South San Gabriel Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
944 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Eastern Avenue
734 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10, I 710 South: Eastern Avenue, Campus Road, Long Beach
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
19.6 mi · 24 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 East San Gabriel and Long Beach.
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.
Long Beach Freeway
Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
19.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East San Gabriel and 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 San Gabriel to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Cudahy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from East San Gabriel and 14.4 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 Mostly Sunny around East San Gabriel and Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Cudahy
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 Cudahy.
Los Angeles Union Station
Torrance, CA
Westchester, CA
Glendale Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East San Gabriel and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 23.13 mi (37.22 km).
#1 East San Gabriel
Census designated place
| Population | 14,874 |
| Coordinates | 34.0916800, -118.0911800 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| 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 (-118.189233, 33.766923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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