How far is Long Beach, CA from East Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to East Los Angeles, CA is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and East Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and East Los Angeles.
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Start on East Ocean Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Golden Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
761 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive
2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
1984 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway
2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway
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Continue on Long Beach Freeway
16.4 mi · 20 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Boulevard
903 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on South Ford Boulevard
1648 ft · 53 sec · South Ford Boulevard
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Turn left onto Whittier Boulevard
96 m · 13 sec · Whittier Boulevard
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Turn right onto Burger Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Burger Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burger Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and East Los Angeles.
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.
Long Beach Freeway
Continue on Long Beach Freeway
16.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 East Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to East Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
East Rancho Dominguez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Long Beach and 9.6 miles from East Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near East Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near East Rancho Dominguez
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Rancho Dominguez.
Torrance, CA
Long Beach, California
El Segundo, CA
Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and East Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 17.78 mi (28.61 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 East Los Angeles
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 126,496 |
| Coordinates | 34.0239000, -118.1720200 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Los Angeles (-118.17202, 34.0239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
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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