How far is La Habra Heights, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from La Habra Heights, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Habra Heights and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Habra Heights and Long Beach.
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Start on the route
8 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hacienda Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hacienda Road
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Turn right onto West Whittier Boulevard
982 ft · 29 sec · West Whittier Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Beach Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Beach Boulevard
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Continue on Beach Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto Artesia Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Artesia Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 91 West
1568 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Artesia Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pasadena
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
5.8 mi · 8 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 La Habra Heights 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.
Artesia Freeway
Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
7.16 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Habra Heights 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 La Habra Heights to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Bellflower is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from La Habra Heights and 15.4 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Habra Heights and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Bellflower
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
Anaheim City Clerk
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellflower.
Long Beach, California
Torrance, CA
Fullerton Transportation Center
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Habra Heights and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 19.16 mi (30.83 km).
#1 La Habra Heights
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 5,212 |
| Coordinates | 33.9608500, -117.9506200 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
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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