How far is Long Beach, CA from South Whittier, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to South Whittier, CA is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and South Whittier.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Slauson Avenue
1199 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Pioneer Boulevard
633 ft · 17 sec · Pioneer Boulevard
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Turn left onto Slauson Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Slauson Avenue
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Continue on Mulberry Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Mulberry Drive
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Turn right onto Greening Avenue
56 m · 13 sec · Greening Avenue
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Turn left
72 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and South Whittier.
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
8.13 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near South Whittier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to South Whittier?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
East Rancho Dominguez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Long Beach and 11.2 miles from South Whittier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near South Whittier.
Stop Ideas Near East Rancho Dominguez
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of South El Monte City Hall
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Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Rancho Dominguez.
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Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and South Whittier. Straight-line distance: 15.31 mi (24.64 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 Whittier
Census designated place
| Population | 57,156 |
| Coordinates | 33.9501500, -118.0391700 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Whittier (-118.03917, 33.95015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
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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