How far is Los Alamitos, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Los Alamitos, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orange County, California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Alamitos and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Alamitos and Long Beach.
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Start on West Katella Avenue
54 m · 6 sec · West Katella Avenue
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Continue on West Katella Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Katella Avenue
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Continue on East Willow Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Willow Street
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Turn left onto East Los Coyotes Diagonal
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Los Coyotes Diagonal
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Los Alamitos Circle
100 m · 8 sec · Pacific Coast Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Pacific Coast Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Pacific Coast Highway
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Turn left onto Orange Avenue
657 ft · 21 sec · Orange Avenue
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Continue on Alamitos Avenue
1.5 mi · 5 min · Alamitos Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
1888 ft · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Alamitos and Long Beach.
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.
East Willow Street
Continue on East Willow Street
2.28 mi · 00h 04m
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 Los Alamitos and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Alamitos to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Signal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Los Alamitos and 4.9 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Alamitos and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Signal Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Signal Hill.
Long Beach, California
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San Pedro (Downtown), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Alamitos and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 7.15 mi (11.51 km).
#1 Los Alamitos
City in Orange County, California, United States
| Population | 11,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.8030700, -118.0725600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
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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