How far is Long Beach, CA from Monrovia, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Monrovia, CA is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Monrovia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Monrovia.
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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
8.1 mi · 11 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 105 West, I 105 East: El Segundo, Norwalk
1944 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 105 East: Norwalk
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 105 East
1991 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Century Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North
1555 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
17.2 mi · 20 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 210 West: Pasadena, Foothill Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Myrtle Avenue
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on East Central Avenue
124 m · 14 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South Myrtle Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lime Avenue
617 ft · 27 sec · East Lime Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lime Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Monrovia.
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 Gabriel River Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
17.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Monrovia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Monrovia?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Santa Fe Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Long Beach and 18.4 miles from Monrovia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Monrovia.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe Springs
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 El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe Springs.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
Long Beach, California
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Monrovia. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.87 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 Monrovia
City in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 37,771 |
| Coordinates | 34.1480600, -117.9989500 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monrovia (-117.99895, 34.14806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.89 | $15.77 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
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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