How far is Long Beach, CA from Silver Lake, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Silver Lake, CA is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Silver Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Silver Lake.
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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 left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Silver Lake Boulevard
803 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Silver Lake Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Silver Lake Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silver Lake Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Silver Lake.
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
16.1 mi · 00h 20m
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 Silver Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Silver Lake?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Cudahy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Long Beach and 13.9 miles from Silver Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Silver Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Cudahy
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 El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cudahy.
Los Angeles Union Station
Torrance, CA
Westchester, CA
Glendale Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 22.57 mi (36.33 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 Silver Lake
This Los Angeles County neighborhood is situated at an elevation of 341 feet, nestled in a hilly, central region of the city.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0866800, -118.2702300 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake (-118.27023, 34.08668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $6.26 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $8.24 | $16.49 |
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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