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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
8.1 mi · 11 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 105 West, I 105 East: El Segundo, Norwalk
1944 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 105 East: Norwalk
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 105 East
1991 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Century Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North
1555 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Los Angeles, Pomona
1062 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 East: Pomona Freeway, Pomona
1662 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
62 m · 3 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Azusa Avenue
1434 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Azusa Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Azusa Avenue
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Turn right onto Hurley Street
1499 ft · 43 sec · Hurley Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Giano Avenue
1222 ft · 46 sec · Giano Avenue
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Turn right onto Jeannie Drive
156 m · 22 sec · Jeannie Drive
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Continue on Vidalia Avenue
994 ft · 46 sec · Vidalia Avenue
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Turn right onto La Puente Road
781 ft · 34 sec · La Puente Road
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Santa Fe Springs.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
Long Beach, California
Pasadena, California
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).
#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 South San Jose Hills
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 20,551 |
| Coordinates | 34.0127900, -117.9047800 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: South San Jose Hills (-117.90478, 34.01279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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