How far is Los Angeles, CA from Bell, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Bell, CA is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Los Angeles and Bell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Bell.
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Start on West 1st Street
21 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1465 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Aliso Street
103 m · 13 sec · East Aliso Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South
776 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Atlantic Boulevard, Bandini Boulevard
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Atlantic Boulevard, Maywood
809 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto South Atlantic Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Atlantic Boulevard
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Continue on Atlantic Avenue
1997 ft · 55 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Continue on Atlantic Avenue
661 ft · 25 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Bell.
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.
Santa Ana Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
4.99 mi · 00h 07m
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 Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Bell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Bell?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 Los Angeles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Los Angeles and 4.4 miles from Bell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 8:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.79 one way or $3.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Bell.
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 Los Angeles and Bell. Straight-line distance: 6.1 mi (9.81 km).
#1 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bell
City in California
| Population | 34,734 |
| Coordinates | 33.9775100, -118.1870200 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bell (-118.18702, 33.97751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.94 | $3.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
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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