How far is Long Beach, CA from North El Monte, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to North El Monte, CA is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and North El Monte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and North El Monte.
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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
19.4 mi · 24 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Los Angeles, San Bernardino
592 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino, Pasadena, San Bernardino Freeway
2982 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Anita Avenue
1210 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Santa Anita Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Santa Anita Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hondo Parkway
980 ft · 27 sec · West Hondo Parkway
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Continue on Tyler Avenue
1367 ft · 35 sec · Tyler Avenue
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Turn right
594 ft · 43 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and North El Monte.
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
19.4 mi · 00h 24m
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 Mostly Sunny near North El Monte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to North El Monte?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Maywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Long Beach and 16 miles from North El Monte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near North El Monte.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood
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 Maywood.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Torrance, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and North El Monte. Straight-line distance: 25.06 mi (40.33 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 North El Monte
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 3,723 |
| Coordinates | 34.1027900, -118.0242300 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North El Monte (-118.02423, 34.10279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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