How far is Oak Park, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Oak Park, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.22 mi
01h 20m
Flight
43.49 mi
69.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.49 mi
Kilometers
69.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.22 mi
Kilometers
98.53 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 1:38 PM PDT
Return by in Oak Park
Thu, Oct 15, 2:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Park
2026-10-15T12:18
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 1:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Park
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
Santa Monica
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Oak Park
28.9 mi
00h 40m
To Long Beach
32.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NNE
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 Oak Park and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Southridge Drive

    635 ft · 33 sec · Southridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sunnycrest Drive

    1229 ft · 58 sec · Sunnycrest Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kanan Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Kanan Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    1357 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Ventura Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Sacramento, Santa Monica

    758 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway, Santa Monica

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway

    553 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · San Diego Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach

    115 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Park 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
31.3 mi · 51%
Ventura Freeway
17.5 mi · 29%
Long Beach Freeway
2.37 mi · 4%
Kanan Road
2.21 mi · 4%
Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 2%
West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

San Diego Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

18 mi · 00h 21m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
43.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Monica
00h 40m from Oak Park
Leave By
3:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Park 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 Oak Park to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Santa Monica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Oak Park and 32.3 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Park and Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Monica

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 Santa Monica and the surrounding midpoint area.
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City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 3.3 mi away

City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot

Beverly Hills , CA
9351 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
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Practical stop 10.7 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Vernon City Hall

Vernon , CA
4305 S Santa Fe Ave, Vernon, CA 90058, United States
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Monica.

BUS

Westwood-UCLA, CA

7 mi away
592 Gayley Ave.
BUS

Westchester, CA

10 mi away
6860 Park Terrace Drive
BUS

El Segundo, CA

16 mi away
700 South Douglas Street
RAIL

Van Nuys station

22 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 43.49 mi (69.99 km).

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#1 Oak Park

Located in the Simi Hills of southeastern Ventura County at an elevation of 1106 feet, this unincorporated community is set amidst rolling terrain and oak woodlands.

Population0
Coordinates34.1791700, -118.7628700
Altitude337
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: Southridge Drive (-118.763329, 34.178806)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.05
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $13.52 $27.05
Mid-grade $6.50 $14.04 $28.08
Premium $6.69 $14.45 $28.90
Diesel $8.41 $18.17 $36.34

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 Oak Park and Long Beach. The current time is 12:18:21.

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.