How far is Long Beach, CA from South San Jose Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to South San Jose Hills, CA is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.21 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.55 mi
37.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.55 mi
Kilometers
37.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.21 mi
Kilometers
55.06 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South San Jose Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-19T08:44
Arrive South San Jose Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Santa Fe Springs
CA

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Long Beach
17.1 mi
00h 24m
To South San Jose Hills
17.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and South San Jose Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and South San Jose Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ocean Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Golden Avenue

    126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    761 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive

    2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    1984 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway

    2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Long Beach Freeway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 105 West, I 105 East: El Segundo, Norwalk

    1944 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 105 East: Norwalk

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 105 East

    1991 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Century Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Century Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

    1555 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Los Angeles, Pomona

    1062 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 East: Pomona Freeway, Pomona

    1662 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    62 m · 3 sec · Pomona Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Pomona Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Pomona Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Azusa Avenue

    1434 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Azusa Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Azusa Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hurley Street

    1499 ft · 43 sec · Hurley Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Valley Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Giano Avenue

    1222 ft · 46 sec · Giano Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Jeannie Drive

    156 m · 22 sec · Jeannie Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Vidalia Avenue

    994 ft · 46 sec · Vidalia Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto La Puente Road

    781 ft · 34 sec · La Puente Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Puente Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and South San Jose Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Gabriel River Freeway
8.85 mi · 26%
Long Beach Freeway
8.13 mi · 24%
Pomona Freeway
5.76 mi · 17%
Century Freeway
3.53 mi · 10%
South Azusa Avenue
1.23 mi · 4%
I 605 North
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

San Gabriel River Freeway

Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

8.85 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Fe Springs
00h 24m from Long Beach
Leave By
4:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near South San Jose Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to South San Jose Hills?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Santa Fe Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Long Beach and 17.1 miles from South San Jose Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near South San Jose Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Fe Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 4.6 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
Los ANgeles city Hall
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Los ANgeles city Hall

Los Angeles , CA
Los Angeles, CA 90003, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe Springs.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

17 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

18 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

Long Beach, California

21 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

Pasadena, California

22 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and South San Jose Hills. Straight-line distance: 23.55 mi (37.9 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.

Population454,681
Coordinates33.7669600, -118.1892300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
South San Jose Hills

#2 South San Jose Hills

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population20,551
Coordinates34.0127900, -117.9047800
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: South San Jose Hills (-117.90478, 34.01279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.96
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.98 $13.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.34 $14.68
Premium $6.24 $7.55 $15.11
Diesel $7.57 $9.16 $18.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and South San Jose Hills. The current time is 08:44:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.