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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.74 mi
00h 24m
Flight
6.12 mi
9.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.12 mi
Kilometers
9.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.74 mi
Kilometers
14.06 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 9:05 PM PDT
Return by in Rossmoor
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossmoor
2026-04-18T20:41
Arrive Long Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 9:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rossmoor
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Seal Beach
CA

City in Organg County, California, United States

From Rossmoor
4.3 mi
00h 12m
To Long Beach
4.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Kempton Drive

    38 m · 8 sec · Kempton Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Foster Road

    94 m · 18 sec · Foster Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mainway Drive

    2547 ft · 2 min · Mainway Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montecito Road

    1504 ft · 39 sec · Montecito Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Saint Cloud Drive

    1200 ft · 33 sec · Saint Cloud Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Seal Beach Boulevard

    1740 ft · 45 sec · Seal Beach Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 405 North, CA 22 West: Long Beach, San Diego Freeway

    751 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    1489 ft · 20 sec · San Diego Freeway

  9. 9

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

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · East 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rose Avenue

    1321 ft · 51 sec · Rose Avenue

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue

    2029 ft · 1 min · Alamitos Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard

    1888 ft · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
172.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 7th Street
2.72 mi · 31%
CA 22 West
2.54 mi · 29%
East 4th Street
0.66 mi · 8%
Mainway Drive
0.48 mi · 6%
Alamitos Avenue
0.38 mi · 4%
East Ocean Boulevard
0.36 mi · 4%
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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
6.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seal Beach
00h 12m from Rossmoor
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Seal Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 14.1 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.7 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
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Rolling Hills Estates City Hall

Rolling Hills Estates , CA
4045 Palos Verdes Dr N, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seal Beach.

BUS

Long Beach, California

9 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

16 mi away
1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina
BUS

San Pedro (Downtown), California

17 mi away
931 S. Gaffey St.
BUS

Torrance, CA

20 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rossmoor and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 6.12 mi (9.85 km).

Rossmoor

#1 Rossmoor

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

Population10,244
Coordinates33.7855700, -118.0850600
Altitude4
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: Kempton Drive (-118.085061, 33.785474)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.17 L · about $1.79
Round trip
$3.58
0.62 gal · 2.34 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossmoor and Long Beach. The current time is 20:41:30.

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.