How far is Midway City, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Midway City, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.92 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.59 mi
18.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.59 mi
Kilometers
18.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.92 mi
Kilometers
22.41 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 11:53 AM PDT
Return by in Midway City
Thu, Oct 15, 12:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway City
2026-10-15T11:26
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 11:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Midway City
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rossmoor
CA

Census-designated place in Orange County, California, United States

From Midway City
6.6 mi
00h 13m
To Long Beach
7.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Midway City and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midway City and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Bolsa Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Bolsa Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Goldenwest Street

    939 ft · 22 sec · Goldenwest Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 North

    1647 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

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

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · East 7th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rose Avenue

    1321 ft · 51 sec · Rose Avenue

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 4th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue

    2029 ft · 1 min · Alamitos Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard

    1888 ft · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway City and Long Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
4.79 mi · 34%
East 7th Street
2.72 mi · 20%
CA 22 West
2.54 mi · 18%
Bolsa Avenue
1.03 mi · 7%
East 4th Street
0.66 mi · 5%
Alamitos Avenue
0.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East 7th Street

Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street

2.72 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rossmoor
00h 13m from Midway City
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midway City and Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midway City to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Rossmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Midway City and 7.3 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midway City and Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Rossmoor

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 Rossmoor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 14.6 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Scenic stop 13.4 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Anaheim City Clerk

Anaheim , CA
200 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
The City of Orange
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

The City of Orange

Orange , CA
300 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866, United States
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Long Beach, California

10 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

18 mi away
1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

18 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

19 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway City and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 11.59 mi (18.65 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Midway City

Located on the coastal plain of Orange County, California, at an elevation of approximately 39 feet, this community forms a densely populated residential pocket between Westminster and Huntington Beach.

Population0
Coordinates33.7447400, -117.9892300
Altitude12
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: Bolsa Avenue (-117.98923, 33.744756)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $3.07
Round trip
$6.14
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $3.07 $6.14
Mid-grade $6.50 $3.18 $6.37
Premium $6.69 $3.28 $6.56
Diesel $8.41 $4.12 $8.24

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway City and Long Beach. The current time is 11:26:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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