How far is Long Beach, CA from Redondo Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Redondo Beach, CA is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.34 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.77 mi
20.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.77 mi
Kilometers
20.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.34 mi
Kilometers
24.68 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redondo Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 8:29 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-19T08:03
Arrive Redondo Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 8:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Carson
CA

Census designated place

From Long Beach
7.6 mi
00h 13m
To Redondo Beach
7.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
Redondo Beach Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Sunday
Using Torrance as the closest live forecast in the Los Angeles County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Redondo Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Redondo Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ocean Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Golden Avenue

    126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    761 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive

    2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    1984 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway

    2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Long Beach Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Willow Street West

    962 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Willow Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Willow Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Sepulveda Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Sepulveda Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Sepulveda Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 10 min · West Sepulveda Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on South Camino Real

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Camino Real

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Torrance Boulevard

    1132 ft · 36 sec · Torrance Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Pacific Coast Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Pacific Coast Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Beryl Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Beryl Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beryl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Redondo Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Sepulveda Boulevard
5.81 mi · 38%
East Sepulveda Boulevard
3.09 mi · 20%
Long Beach Freeway
1.06 mi · 7%
South Camino Real
0.93 mi · 6%
West Willow Street
0.91 mi · 6%
South Pacific Coast Highway
0.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Sepulveda Boulevard

Continue on West Sepulveda Boulevard

5.81 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Carson
00h 13m from Long Beach
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Redondo Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Redondo Beach?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 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?

West Carson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Long Beach and 7.7 miles from Redondo Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 $3.12 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Redondo Beach.

Stop Ideas Near West Carson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Carson and the surrounding midpoint area.
H2O Hermosa
Stay option 8.1 mi away

H2O Hermosa

Hermosa Beach , CA
1429 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, United States
Rating 4.8/5 21 reviews Hotel,Extended stay hotel,Love hotel,Wellness hotel
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Palos Verdes Estates City Hall

Palos Verdes Estates , CA
340 Palos Verdes Dr W, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews City or town hall,City government office
City of Signal Hill
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

City of Signal Hill

Signal Hill , CA
2175 Cherry Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755, United States
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews City or town hall
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 13.3 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Carson.

BUS

Torrance, CA

2 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

8 mi away
1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina
BUS

San Pedro (Downtown), California

10 mi away
931 S. Gaffey St.
BUS

Long Beach, California

11 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Redondo Beach. Straight-line distance: 12.77 mi (20.55 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.

Population454,681
Coordinates33.7669600, -118.1892300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Redondo Beach

#2 Redondo Beach

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population65,533
Coordinates33.8491800, -118.3884100
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Redondo Beach (-118.38841, 33.84918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.05 L · about $3.12
Round trip
$6.23
1.08 gal · 4.1 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.12 $6.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.28 $6.55
Premium $6.24 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $7.57 $4.09 $8.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Redondo Beach. The current time is 08:03:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.