How far is Long Beach, CA from Sierra Madre, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Sierra Madre, CA is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Sierra Madre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Sierra Madre.
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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
20.6 mi · 25 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Turn right onto West Valley Boulevard
2826 ft · 1 min · West Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Fremont Avenue
909 ft · 23 sec · South Fremont Avenue
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Turn right onto East Mission Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Mission Road
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Turn left onto South Atlantic Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Huntington Drive
4.2 mi · 8 min · Huntington Drive
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Turn slight left
114 m · 16 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Michillinda Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Michillinda Avenue
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Continue on North Michillinda Avenue
857 ft · 21 sec · North Michillinda Avenue
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Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Baldwin Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Baldwin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Baldwin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Sierra Madre.
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
20.6 mi · 00h 25m
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 Sierra Madre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Sierra Madre?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Maywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Long Beach and 16.7 miles from Sierra Madre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Sierra Madre.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Sierra Madre. Straight-line distance: 28.37 mi (45.66 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 Sierra Madre
City in California
| Population | 10,621 |
| Coordinates | 34.1616700, -118.0528500 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sierra Madre (-118.05285, 34.16167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
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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