How far is Long Beach, CA from Sunland, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Sunland, CA is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
42.35 mi
00h 58m
Flight
35.14 mi
56.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.14 mi
Kilometers
56.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.35 mi
Kilometers
68.15 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunland
Thu, Oct 15, 1:16 PM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 2:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-10-15T12:18
Arrive Sunland
Thu, Oct 15, 1:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Vernon
CA

City five miles (8.

From Long Beach
21.2 mi
00h 29m
To Sunland
21.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Sunland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Sunland.

  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

    16.1 mi · 20 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    2467 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 2 North: Glendale, Glendale Freeway

    2962 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Glendale Freeway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Glendale Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 210 West: Sacramento

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lowell Avenue

    2196 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Honolulu Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Honolulu Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lowell Avenue

    3158 ft · 56 sec · Lowell Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Foothill Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mount Gleason Avenue

    2850 ft · 2 min · Mount Gleason Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wentworth Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Wentworth Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wentworth Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Sunland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Beach Freeway
16.1 mi · 38%
Glendale Freeway
7.33 mi · 17%
Golden State Freeway
6.38 mi · 15%
Foothill Boulevard
2.54 mi · 6%
Foothill Freeway
2.07 mi · 5%
Santa Ana Freeway
1.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 29m from Long Beach
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Sunland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Sunland?

The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Long Beach and 21.2 miles from Sunland.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Sunland.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

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 Vernon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 4.5 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 9.5 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
Practical stop 2.9 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.

RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

6 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

14 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
BUS

Westchester, CA

15 mi away
6860 Park Terrace Drive
BUS

Pasadena, California

18 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Sunland. Straight-line distance: 35.14 mi (56.56 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
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#2 Sunland

Located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains at an elevation of 1512 feet, this Los Angeles County community is situated within the Tujunga Valley.

Population0
Coordinates34.2669500, -118.3023000
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Sunland (-118.3023, 34.26695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.66 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
3 gal · 11.32 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $6.50 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $6.69 $10.03 $20.07
Diesel $8.41 $12.62 $25.24

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Sunland. The current time is 12:18:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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