How far is Long Beach, CA from Echo Park, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Echo Park, CA is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Echo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Echo Park.
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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
16.1 mi · 20 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
2186 ft · 34 sec · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Boulevard, Echo Park Avenue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Glendale Boulevard
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight left onto Bellevue Avenue
622 ft · 13 sec · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn right onto Glendale Boulevard
2104 ft · 55 sec · Glendale Boulevard
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
601 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Sunset Boulevard
99 m · 8 sec · West Sunset Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Echo Park.
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
16.1 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.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Echo Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Echo Park?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 13.2 miles from Long Beach and 13.2 miles from Echo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Echo Park.
Stop Ideas Near Cudahy
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
City of Torrance - Housing
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cudahy.
Los Angeles Union Station
Torrance, CA
Westchester, CA
Glendale Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Echo Park. Straight-line distance: 21.88 mi (35.22 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 Echo Park
Echo Park is a historic, hilly neighborhood located northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0780800, -118.2606600 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Echo Park (-118.26066, 34.07808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
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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