How far is Long Beach, CA from Signal Hill, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Signal Hill, CA is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
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 Organg County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Signal Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Signal Hill.
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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
1.4 mi · 4 min · Alamitos Avenue
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Continue on Orange Avenue
657 ft · 23 sec · Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto Pacific Coast Highway
2633 ft · 1 min · Pacific Coast Highway
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Turn left onto Cherry Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue
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Turn left onto East Willow Street
36 m · 8 sec · East Willow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Willow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Signal Hill.
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.
Alamitos Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
1.42 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Signal Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Signal Hill?
The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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 1.8 miles from Long Beach and 1.8 miles from Signal Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Signal Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Seal Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Signal Hill. Straight-line distance: 2.86 mi (4.61 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 Signal Hill
City in Orange County, California, USA
| Population | 11,280 |
| Coordinates | 33.8044600, -118.1678500 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Signal Hill (-118.16785, 33.80446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
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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