How far is Placentia, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Placentia, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Placentia and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Placentia and Long Beach.
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Start on North Bradford Avenue
13 m · 6 sec · North Bradford Avenue
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Turn right onto West Chapman Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West Chapman Avenue
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Turn left onto CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1225 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
1482 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 22 West
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Continue on San Diego Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Rose Avenue
1321 ft · 51 sec · Rose Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
2029 ft · 1 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 Placentia 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.
Garden Grove Freeway
Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
9.21 mi · 00h 11m
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 Placentia 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 Placentia to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Placentia and 12.7 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Placentia and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Long Beach, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Placentia and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 19.7 mi (31.7 km).
#1 Placentia
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 51,519 |
| Coordinates | 33.8722400, -117.8703400 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
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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