How far is Hawaiian Gardens, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Hawaiian Gardens, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Orange County, California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawaiian Gardens and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Gardens and Long Beach.
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Start on Carson Street
76 m · 13 sec · Carson Street
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Continue on Carson Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Carson Street
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Turn left onto North Los Coyotes Diagonal
543 ft · 12 sec · North Los Coyotes Diagonal
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Continue on North Los Coyotes Diagonal
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Los Coyotes Diagonal
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Continue on East Los Coyotes Diagonal
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Los Coyotes Diagonal
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Los Alamitos Circle
100 m · 8 sec · Pacific Coast Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Pacific Coast Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Pacific Coast Highway
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Turn left onto Orange Avenue
657 ft · 21 sec · Orange Avenue
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Continue on Alamitos Avenue
1.5 mi · 5 min · Alamitos Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
1888 ft · 1 min · 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 Hawaiian Gardens 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.
North Los Coyotes Diagonal
Continue on North Los Coyotes Diagonal
2.37 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Hawaiian Gardens 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 Hawaiian Gardens to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Signal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Hawaiian Gardens and 6.5 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hawaiian Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Signal Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
bamboo house
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Signal Hill.
Long Beach, California
Torrance, CA
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
San Pedro (Downtown), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawaiian Gardens and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 8.03 mi (12.92 km).
#1 Hawaiian Gardens
City in California, United States
| Population | 13,937 |
| Coordinates | 33.8314000, -118.0728400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
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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