How far is Long Beach, CA from Avalon, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Avalon, CA is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the Los Angeles metro area, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Avalon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Avalon.
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Start on East Ocean Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on West Ocean Boulevard
2281 ft · 43 sec · West Ocean Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Seaside Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Seaside Freeway
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Continue on Seaside Avenue
1 km · 53 sec · Seaside Avenue
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Continue on Seaside Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Seaside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Pedro
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Gaffey Street
130 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North Gaffey Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · North Gaffey Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Paseo del Mar
57 m · 15 sec · West Paseo del Mar
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Turn left
148 m · 36 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Avalon.
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 Gaffey Street
Turn left onto North Gaffey Street
2.87 mi · 00h 07m
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 Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Avalon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Avalon?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Lomita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Long Beach and 4.7 miles from Avalon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 7:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Avalon.
Stop Ideas Near Lomita
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach/Hawthorne
City of Gardena-Human Services Department
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
City of Cerritos City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lomita.
Torrance, CA
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
San Pedro (Downtown), California
Long Beach, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Avalon. Straight-line distance: 30.37 mi (48.88 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Avalon
City on Santa Catalina Island in California, United States
| Population | 3,666 |
| Coordinates | 33.3428100, -118.3278500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avalon (-118.32785, 33.34281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
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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