How far is Long Beach, CA from Leona Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Leona Valley, CA is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Leona Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Leona Valley.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego
697 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North, I 710: Long Beach Freeway North, Santa Monica
855 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica
1500 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
40.8 mi · 47 min · San Diego Freeway
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sand Canyon Road
1327 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Sand Canyon Road
2203 ft · 43 sec · Sand Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sand Canyon Road
27 m · 2 sec · Sand Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sand Canyon Road
1067 ft · 21 sec · Sand Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sand Canyon Road
38 m · 3 sec · Sand Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sand Canyon Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sand Canyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sierra Highway
1932 ft · 41 sec · Sierra Highway
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Turn left onto Vasquez Canyon Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Vasquez Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Bouquet Canyon Road
18 mi · 32 min · Bouquet Canyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elizabeth Lake Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elizabeth Lake Road
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Turn right onto 90th Street West
30 m · 4 sec · 90th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 90th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Leona Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
40.8 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Leona Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Leona Valley?
The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Long Beach and 41.8 miles from Leona Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.47 one way or $36.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Leona Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Van Nuys
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Topanga Canyon Town Council
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Nuys.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Leona Valley. Straight-line distance: 59.09 mi (95.1 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 Leona Valley
Situated in northern Los Angeles County at an elevation of 3153 feet, this unincorporated community occupies a rift valley within the Sierra Pelona Mountains along the San Andreas Fault zone.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6183200, -118.2881300 |
| Altitude | 961 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leona Valley (-118.28813, 34.61832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $24.82 | $49.64 |
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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