How far is Lakewood, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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 Lakewood and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Long Beach.
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Start on Candlewood Street
17 m · 5 sec · Candlewood Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2365 ft · 1 min · Clark Avenue
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Turn right onto Del Amo Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Del Amo Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cherry Avenue
103 m · 15 sec · Cherry Avenue
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Turn right onto East San Antonio Drive
3150 ft · 1 min · East San Antonio Drive
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Turn left onto Orange Avenue
3.7 mi · 8 min · 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 Lakewood 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.
Orange Avenue
Turn left onto Orange Avenue
3.68 mi · 00h 08m
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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 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 4.3 miles from Lakewood and 7.5 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood 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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 6.78 mi (10.91 km).
#1 Lakewood
Lakewood is a community in California's Los Angeles County.
| Population | 78,119 |
| Coordinates | 33.8536300, -118.1339600 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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