How far is Long Beach, CA from Rossmoor, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Rossmoor, CA is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Organg 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 Rossmoor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Rossmoor.
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Start on East Ocean Boulevard
9 m · 3 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
129 m · 19 sec · Long Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2093 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
979 ft · 38 sec · Alamitos Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn sharp left onto Junipero Avenue
2637 ft · 2 min · Junipero Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
3.3 mi · 8 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on Garden Grove Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405 South, CA 22 East
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
1571 ft · 21 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Seal Beach Boulevard, Los Alamitos Boulevard
1824 ft · 52 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Seal Beach Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Seal Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Saint Cloud Drive
1237 ft · 30 sec · Saint Cloud Drive
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Continue on Montecito Road
1504 ft · 46 sec · Montecito Road
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Turn left onto Mainway Drive
2547 ft · 2 min · Mainway Drive
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Turn right onto Foster Road
94 m · 16 sec · Foster Road
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Turn left onto Kempton Drive
38 m · 6 sec · Kempton Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kempton Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Rossmoor.
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.
East 7th Street
Turn right onto East 7th Street
3.25 mi · 00h 08m
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 Rossmoor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Rossmoor?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Seal Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Long Beach and 4.6 miles from Rossmoor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Rossmoor.
Stop Ideas Near Seal Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Rossmoor. Straight-line distance: 6.12 mi (9.85 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 Rossmoor
Census-designated place in Orange County, California, United States
| Population | 10,244 |
| Coordinates | 33.7855700, -118.0850600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossmoor (-118.08506, 33.78557)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 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 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
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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