How far is Long Beach, CA from East San Gabriel, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to East San Gabriel, CA is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
27.99 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.13 mi
37.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.13 mi
Kilometers
37.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.99 mi
Kilometers
45.05 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East San Gabriel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 PM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-19T12:37
Arrive East San Gabriel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Cudahy
CA

City in California, United States

From Long Beach
14 mi
00h 19m
To East San Gabriel
14 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
81°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 San Gabriel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and East San Gabriel.

  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

    19.4 mi · 24 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Los Angeles, San Bernardino

    592 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino, Pasadena, San Bernardino Freeway

    2982 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward San Gabriel Boulevard

    160 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on San Gabriel, San Gabriel Boulevard

    100 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Gabriel Boulevard, San Gabriel

    606 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South San Gabriel Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South San Gabriel Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and East San Gabriel.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Beach Freeway
19.4 mi · 69%
San Bernardino Freeway
3.83 mi · 14%
South San Gabriel Boulevard
1.44 mi · 5%
East Ocean Boulevard
0.73 mi · 3%
I 10 East
0.56 mi · 2%
Shoreline Drive
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Beach Freeway

Continue on Long Beach Freeway

19.4 mi · 00h 24m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cudahy
00h 19m from Long Beach
Leave By
7:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near East San Gabriel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to East San Gabriel?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Cudahy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Long Beach and 14 miles from East San Gabriel.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near East San Gabriel.

Stop Ideas Near Cudahy

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 Cudahy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 1.8 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 9.6 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 11.5 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
Los ANgeles city Hall
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Los ANgeles city Hall

Los Angeles , CA
Los Angeles, CA 90003, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cudahy.

RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

12 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

Torrance, CA

16 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
BUS

Westchester, CA

19 mi away
6860 Park Terrace Drive
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

19 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and East San Gabriel. Straight-line distance: 23.13 mi (37.22 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 San Gabriel

#2 East San Gabriel

Census designated place

Population14,874
Coordinates34.0916800, -118.0911800
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: East San Gabriel (-118.09118, 34.09168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $5.71
Round trip
$11.42
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.71 $11.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.01 $12.01
Premium $6.24 $6.18 $12.36
Diesel $7.57 $7.49 $14.98

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 San Gabriel. The current time is 12:37:33.

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.