How far is La Palma, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from La Palma, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Orange County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Palma and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Palma and Long Beach.
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Start on La Palma Avenue
1 km · 1 min · La Palma Avenue
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Continue on Del Amo Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Del Amo Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pioneer Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Boulevard
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Turn right onto Carson Street
1.6 km · 2 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 La Palma 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Palma 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 Palma to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Rossmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from La Palma and 14.7 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Palma and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Rossmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Anaheim City Clerk
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rossmoor.
Long Beach, California
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Palma and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 9.85 mi (15.85 km).
#1 La Palma
City
| Population | 15,415 |
| Coordinates | 33.8464000, -118.0467300 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
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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