How far is Long Beach, CA from Palos Verdes Estates, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Palos Verdes Estates, CA is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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.
City in the Los Angeles metro area, 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 Palos Verdes Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Palos Verdes Estates.
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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
4.5 mi · 9 min · West Anaheim Street
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Turn left onto Palos Verdes Drive North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Palos Verdes Drive North
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Keep slight left to continue on Palos Verdes Drive West
1218 ft · 27 sec · Palos Verdes Drive West
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Turn right onto Via Corta
119 m · 13 sec · Via Corta
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Continue on Via Almar
154 m · 14 sec · Via Almar
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Via Almar
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Palos Verdes Estates.
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.
Palos Verdes Drive North
Turn left onto Palos Verdes Drive North
6.49 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 Mostly Sunny near Palos Verdes Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Palos Verdes Estates?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Lomita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Long Beach and 7 miles from Palos Verdes Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Palos Verdes Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Lomita
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beach House
City of Gardena-Human Services Department
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
City of Cerritos City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lomita.
Torrance, CA
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
San Pedro (Downtown), California
Long Beach, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Palos Verdes Estates. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.16 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 Palos Verdes Estates
City in California, United States
| Population | 13,079 |
| Coordinates | 33.8010500, -118.3924500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palos Verdes Estates (-118.39245, 33.80105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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