How far is Long Beach, CA from East La Mirada, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to East La Mirada, CA is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.62 mi
00h 37m
Flight
15.83 mi
25.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.83 mi
Kilometers
25.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.62 mi
Kilometers
38.02 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East La Mirada
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-19T08:04
Arrive East La Mirada
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Bellflower
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Long Beach
11.8 mi
00h 18m
To East La Mirada
11.8 mi
00h 18m

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
80°F
Sunday

Mostly 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 East La Mirada.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and East La Mirada.

  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

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside

    3185 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Artesia Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Bloomfield Avenue

    1318 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Alondra Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Alondra Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto La Mirada Boulevard

    1327 ft · 32 sec · La Mirada Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Santa Gertrudes Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Santa Gertrudes Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hillgate Drive

    1135 ft · 41 sec · Hillgate Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ocean Avenue

    824 ft · 28 sec · Ocean Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and East La Mirada.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Artesia Freeway
6.94 mi · 29%
Long Beach Freeway
5.62 mi · 24%
Alondra Boulevard
3.73 mi · 16%
Santa Gertrudes Avenue
2.32 mi · 10%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.2 mi · 5%
CA 91 East
0.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Artesia Freeway

Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

6.94 mi · 00h 08m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellflower
00h 18m from Long Beach
Leave By
7:16 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near East La Mirada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to East La Mirada?

The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Bellflower is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Long Beach and 11.8 miles from East La Mirada.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near East La Mirada.

Stop Ideas Near Bellflower

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 Bellflower and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 7 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
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

City of Torrance - Housing

Torrance , CA
3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office,City or town hall
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 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 Bellflower.

BUS

Long Beach, California

14 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

Torrance, CA

16 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

18 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and East La Mirada. Straight-line distance: 15.83 mi (25.47 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
East La Mirada

#2 East La Mirada

Census designated place

Population9,757
Coordinates33.9244600, -117.9889500
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: East La Mirada (-117.98895, 33.92446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.03 $10.07
Premium $6.24 $5.18 $10.36
Diesel $7.57 $6.28 $12.56

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 East La Mirada. The current time is 08:04:14.

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.