How far is Long Beach, CA from Venice, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Venice, CA is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Venice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Venice.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego
697 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North, I 710: Long Beach Freeway North, Santa Monica
855 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica
1500 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
17.4 mi · 20 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 90 West: Marina del Rey
3239 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Marina Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Marina Freeway
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Continue on Marina Expressway
1487 ft · 30 sec · Marina Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn left onto Venice Boulevard
2573 ft · 1 min · Venice Boulevard
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Turn right onto Electric Avenue
97 m · 16 sec · Electric Avenue
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Turn right onto Superba Avenue
39 m · 8 sec · Superba Avenue
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Turn right onto Crescent Court
79 m · 15 sec · Crescent Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Venice.
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 Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
17.4 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Cloudy near Venice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Venice?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Long Beach and 13.9 miles from Venice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Cloudy near Venice.
Stop Ideas Near Lawndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.
El Segundo, CA
Torrance, CA
Westchester, CA
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Venice. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.28 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 Venice
Beachfront neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, USA
| Population | 40,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.9908400, -118.4600800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Venice (-118.46008, 33.99084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
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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