How far is Long Beach, CA from San Fernando, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to San Fernando, CA is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and San Fernando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and San Fernando.
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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
16.1 mi · 20 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
23.8 mi · 28 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brand Boulevard
1086 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Chatsworth Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Chatsworth Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Fernando Road
107 m · 10 sec · San Fernando Road
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Turn right onto South Brand Boulevard
117 m · 14 sec · South Brand Boulevard
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Turn uturn
38 m · 11 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 San Fernando.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
23.8 mi · 00h 28m
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 Sunny near San Fernando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to San Fernando?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Los Angeles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Long Beach and 22.9 miles from San Fernando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.29 one way or $18.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near San Fernando.
Stop Ideas Near Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Westchester, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and San Fernando. Straight-line distance: 38.35 mi (61.72 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 San Fernando
City in California, USA
| Population | 24,302 |
| Coordinates | 34.2819500, -118.4389700 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Fernando (-118.43897, 34.28195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.18 | $24.37 |
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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