How far is Echo Park, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Echo Park, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
30.99 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.88 mi
35.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.88 mi
Kilometers
35.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.99 mi
Kilometers
49.88 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 12:04 PM PDT
Return by in Echo Park
Thu, Oct 15, 12:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Echo Park
2026-10-15T11:21
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 12:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Echo Park
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cudahy
CA

City in California, United States

From Echo Park
13.5 mi
00h 21m
To Long Beach
17.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Echo Park and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on West Sunset Boulevard

    99 m · 15 sec · West Sunset Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    601 ft · 19 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glendale Boulevard

    2651 ft · 1 min · Glendale Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Palo Alto Street

    128 m · 7 sec · Palo Alto Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    677 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  8. 8

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

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    16.1 mi · 20 min · Long Beach Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Echo Park 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Beach Freeway
16.1 mi · 52%
Santa Ana Freeway
5.52 mi · 18%
Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 4%
Hollywood Freeway
1.22 mi · 4%
West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi · 2%
Glendale Boulevard
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Beach Freeway

Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

16.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cudahy
00h 21m from Echo Park
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Echo Park 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 Echo Park to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 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 13.5 miles from Echo Park and 17.5 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Echo Park and Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Cudahy

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 Cudahy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 2.8 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 10.5 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 11.8 mi away

City of Torrance - Housing

Torrance , CA
3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office,City or town hall
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 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 Cudahy.

RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

12 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

Torrance, CA

16 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
BUS

Westchester, CA

19 mi away
6860 Park Terrace Drive
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

19 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Echo Park and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 21.88 mi (35.22 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Echo Park

Echo Park is a historic, hilly neighborhood located northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

Population0
Coordinates34.0780800, -118.2606600
Altitude104
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: Sunset Boulevard (-118.260686, 34.078069)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $6.50 $7.08 $14.17
Premium $6.69 $7.29 $14.58
Diesel $8.41 $9.17 $18.34

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Echo Park and Long Beach. The current time is 11:21:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.