How far is Los Serranos, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Los Serranos, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.53 mi
01h 03m
Flight
31.05 mi
49.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.05 mi
Kilometers
49.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.53 mi
Kilometers
74.89 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM PDT
Return by in Los Serranos
Sun, Apr 19, 6:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Serranos
2026-04-19T03:56
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Serranos
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
Anaheim
CA

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

From Los Serranos
22.7 mi
00h 32m
To Long Beach
23.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Serranos and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Sierra Vista Drive

    38 m · 10 sec · Sierra Vista Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    565 ft · 21 sec · Country Club Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive

    987 ft · 40 sec · Valle Vista Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ramona Avenue

    2104 ft · 49 sec · Ramona Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto CA 142: Chino Hills Markway, Ramona Avenue

    2304 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside Drive, Peyton Drive

    1474 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on South Garey Avenue

    2571 ft · 53 sec · South Garey Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto CA 60 West: Los Angeles

    1354 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Pomona Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Orange Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Orange Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach

    1482 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 22 West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Garden Grove Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on San Diego Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · East 7th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rose Avenue

    1321 ft · 51 sec · Rose Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue

    2029 ft · 1 min · Alamitos Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard

    1888 ft · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Freeway
16.3 mi · 35%
Garden Grove Freeway
9.21 mi · 20%
Pomona Freeway
5.14 mi · 11%
CA 22 West
3.76 mi · 8%
East 7th Street
2.72 mi · 6%
Chino Valley Freeway
2.65 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Orange Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anaheim
00h 32m from Los Serranos
Leave By
4:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Los Serranos 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 Serranos to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Anaheim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Los Serranos and 23.9 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Serranos and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Anaheim

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 Anaheim and the surrounding midpoint area.
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Newport Beach Municipal Operations

Newport Beach , CA
592 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Government office,Park
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

4 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

4 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Irvine Transportation Center

23 mi away
15215 Barranca Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Serranos and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 31.05 mi (49.97 km).

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#1 Los Serranos

Comarque of the Valencian Community

Population7,099
Coordinates33.9727900, -117.7081100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 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
Start: Sierra Vista Drive (-117.708197, 33.972871)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $9.46
Round trip
$18.92
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.46 $18.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $9.95 $19.90
Premium $6.24 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $7.57 $12.41 $24.82

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Serranos and Long Beach. The current time is 03:56:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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