How far is Long Beach, CA from Lomita, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Lomita, CA is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Lomita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Lomita.
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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 right to continue on Port of Long Beach, 9th Street, Anaheim Street
1206 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Anaheim Street, 9th Street
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on West 10th Street
643 ft · 13 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn straight onto West 9th Street
2145 ft · 51 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto West Anaheim Street
5.2 mi · 11 min · West Anaheim Street
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Turn slight right
85 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Western Avenue
817 ft · 29 sec · South Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Pacific Coast Highway
2134 ft · 35 sec · Pacific Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Eshelman Avenue
1050 ft · 41 sec · Eshelman Avenue
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Turn left onto 255th Street
48 m · 4 sec · 255th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 255th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Lomita.
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.
West Anaheim Street
Turn left onto West Anaheim Street
5.18 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sunny near Lomita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Lomita?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
West Carson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Long Beach and 4.3 miles from Lomita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Lomita.
Stop Ideas Near West Carson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beach House
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
City of Cerritos City Hall
H2O Hermosa
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Carson.
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San Pedro (Downtown), California
Long Beach, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Lomita. Straight-line distance: 7.44 mi (11.97 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 Lomita
City in the Los Angeles metro area, California, United States
| Population | 19,851 |
| Coordinates | 33.7922400, -118.3150700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lomita (-118.31507, 33.79224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
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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