How far is Long Beach, CA from La Puente, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to La Puente, CA is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
31.31 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.25 mi
35.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.25 mi
Kilometers
35.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.31 mi
Kilometers
50.39 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Puente
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-19T07:34
Arrive La Puente
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Norwalk
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Long Beach
15.7 mi
00h 22m
To La Puente
15.7 mi
00h 22m

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

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and La Puente.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 105 West, I 105 East: El Segundo, Norwalk

    1944 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 105 East: Norwalk

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 105 East

    1991 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Century Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Century Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

    1555 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Los Angeles, Pomona

    1062 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 East: Pomona Freeway, Pomona

    1662 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    62 m · 3 sec · Pomona Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Pomona Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Hacienda Boulevard

    1316 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Three Palms Drive

    106 m · 9 sec · Three Palms Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Hacienda Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Hacienda Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mayor Dave Way

    1630 ft · 47 sec · Mayor Dave Way

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    813 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Central Avenue

    156 m · 19 sec · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Stimson Avenue

    74 m · 16 sec · South Stimson Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Gabriel River Freeway
8.85 mi · 28%
Long Beach Freeway
8.13 mi · 26%
Pomona Freeway
3.73 mi · 12%
Century Freeway
3.53 mi · 11%
South Hacienda Boulevard
1.34 mi · 4%
I 605 North
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

San Gabriel River Freeway

Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

8.85 mi · 00h 10m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwalk
00h 22m from Long Beach
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near La Puente.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Long Beach and 15.7 miles from La Puente.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norwalk

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 Norwalk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 5.3 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 9.3 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 11.7 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 10.4 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 Norwalk.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

15 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Long Beach, California

17 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

Torrance, CA

20 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

21 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and La Puente. Straight-line distance: 22.25 mi (35.8 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
La Puente

#2 La Puente

City in California

Population39,215
Coordinates34.0200100, -117.9495100
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: La Puente (-117.94951, 34.02001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.69
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.35 $12.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.67 $13.35
Premium $6.24 $6.87 $13.73
Diesel $7.57 $8.32 $16.65

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 La Puente. The current time is 07:34:41.

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.