How far is Long Beach, CA from Tujunga, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Tujunga, CA is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Tujunga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Tujunga.
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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 right to continue on Golden State Freeway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 2 North: Glendale, Glendale Freeway
2962 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Glendale Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Glendale Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 210 West: Sacramento
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lowell Avenue
2196 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Honolulu Avenue
60 m · 7 sec · Honolulu Avenue
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Turn right onto Lowell Avenue
3158 ft · 56 sec · Lowell Avenue
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Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Commerce Avenue
1347 ft · 41 sec · Commerce Avenue
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Turn right onto Valmont Street
21 m · 2 sec · Valmont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valmont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Tujunga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Tujunga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Tujunga?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
East Los Angeles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Long Beach and 20.4 miles from Tujunga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.08 one way or $18.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Tujunga.
Stop Ideas Near East Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Union Station
Pasadena, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Westchester, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Tujunga. Straight-line distance: 34.01 mi (54.73 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 Tujunga
Situated in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains at an elevation of approximately 1,772 feet, this area is part of the Sunland-Tujunga neighborhood in Los Angeles County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2522300, -118.2884100 |
| Altitude | 540 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tujunga (-118.28841, 34.25223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
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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