How far is Long Beach, CA from Culver City, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Culver City, CA is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
26.28 mi
00h 35m
Flight
21.21 mi
34.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.21 mi
Kilometers
34.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.28 mi
Kilometers
42.29 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Culver City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-19T08:03
Arrive Culver City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
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
Alondra Park
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

From Long Beach
13.2 mi
00h 17m
To Culver City
13.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Culver City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Culver City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ocean Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Golden Avenue

    126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    761 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive

    2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    1984 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway

    2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Long Beach Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego

    697 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North, I 710: Long Beach Freeway North, Santa Monica

    855 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica

    1500 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · San Diego Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Culver Boulevard

    1479 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Culver Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Culver Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Duquesne Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Duquesne Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Duquesne Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Culver City.

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
18.7 mi · 71%
Long Beach Freeway
2.29 mi · 9%
Culver Boulevard
1.76 mi · 7%
I 405 North
1.15 mi · 4%
East Ocean Boulevard
0.73 mi · 3%
Shoreline Drive
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

San Diego Freeway

Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alondra Park
00h 17m from Long Beach
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Culver City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Culver City?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Alondra Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Long Beach and 13.1 miles from Culver City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 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 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Culver City.

Stop Ideas Near Alondra Park

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 Alondra Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 12.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Meeting point 5.8 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
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Rolling Hills Estates City Hall

Rolling Hills Estates , CA
4045 Palos Verdes Dr N, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alondra Park.

BUS

El Segundo, CA

5 mi away
700 South Douglas Street
BUS

Torrance, CA

7 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
BUS

Westchester, CA

11 mi away
6860 Park Terrace Drive
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Culver City. Straight-line distance: 21.21 mi (34.13 km).

Long Beach

#1 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
Culver City

#2 Culver City

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population39,185
Coordinates34.0211200, -118.3964700
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Culver City (-118.39647, 34.02112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.51 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.73
1.86 gal · 7.02 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.37 $10.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.64 $11.28
Premium $6.24 $5.81 $11.61
Diesel $7.57 $7.04 $14.07

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 Long Beach and Culver City. The current time is 08:03:59.

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.