How far is Rossmoor, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Rossmoor, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Organg County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossmoor and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossmoor and Long Beach.
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Start on Kempton Drive
38 m · 8 sec · Kempton Drive
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Turn right onto Foster Road
94 m · 18 sec · Foster Road
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Turn left onto Mainway Drive
2547 ft · 2 min · Mainway Drive
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Turn right onto Montecito Road
1504 ft · 39 sec · Montecito Road
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Continue on Saint Cloud Drive
1200 ft · 33 sec · Saint Cloud Drive
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Turn right onto Seal Beach Boulevard
1740 ft · 45 sec · Seal Beach Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 405 North, CA 22 West: Long Beach, San Diego Freeway
751 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
1489 ft · 20 sec · 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 Rossmoor 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.
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.
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 Rossmoor 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 Rossmoor to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Seal Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Rossmoor and 4.3 miles from Long Beach.
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 7:42 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 Mostly Sunny around Rossmoor and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Seal Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossmoor and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 6.12 mi (9.85 km).
#1 Rossmoor
Census-designated place in Orange County, California, United States
| Population | 10,244 |
| Coordinates | 33.7855700, -118.0850600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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 (-118.189233, 33.766923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 |
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| 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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