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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.25 mi
00h 23m
Flight
8.03 mi
12.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.03 mi
Kilometers
12.92 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.25 mi
Kilometers
18.1 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM PDT
Return by in Hawaiian Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawaiian Gardens
2026-04-19T08:10
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hawaiian Gardens
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
Signal Hill
CA

City in Orange County, California, USA

From Hawaiian Gardens
4.7 mi
00h 11m
To Long Beach
6.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
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 Hawaiian Gardens and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Gardens and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Carson Street

    76 m · 13 sec · Carson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Carson Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Carson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Los Coyotes Diagonal

    543 ft · 12 sec · North Los Coyotes Diagonal

  4. 4

    Continue on North Los Coyotes Diagonal

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Los Coyotes Diagonal

  5. 5

    Continue on East Los Coyotes Diagonal

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Los Coyotes Diagonal

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Los Alamitos Circle

    100 m · 8 sec · Pacific Coast Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Pacific Coast Highway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Pacific Coast Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Orange Avenue

    657 ft · 21 sec · Orange Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Alamitos Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Alamitos Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard

    1888 ft · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Los Coyotes Diagonal
2.47 mi · 22%
Pacific Coast Highway
1.95 mi · 17%
Carson Street
1.61 mi · 14%
Alamitos Avenue
1.55 mi · 14%
East Los Coyotes Diagonal
1.42 mi · 13%
East Ocean Boulevard
0.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Signal Hill
00h 11m from Hawaiian Gardens
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Signal Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 12.5 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
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Palos Verdes Estates City Hall

Palos Verdes Estates , CA
340 Palos Verdes Dr W, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews City or town hall,City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Signal Hill.

BUS

Long Beach, California

4 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

Torrance, CA

12 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

12 mi away
1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina
BUS

San Pedro (Downtown), California

14 mi away
931 S. Gaffey St.

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).

Hawaiian Gardens

#1 Hawaiian Gardens

City in California, United States

Population13,937
Coordinates33.8314000, -118.0728400
Altitude10
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: Carson Street (-118.072828, 33.831406)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $2.31
Round trip
$4.62
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawaiian Gardens and Long Beach. The current time is 08:10:11.

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.