How far is San Pedro, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from San Pedro, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the Los Angeles metro area, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Pedro and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Pedro and Long Beach.
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Start on South Gaffey Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Gaffey Street
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Continue on Harbor Freeway
155 m · 7 sec · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 47 North: Vincent Thomas Bridge, Terminal Island, Long Beach
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Seaside Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Seaside Avenue
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Continue on Seaside Freeway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Seaside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pico Avenue, Piers A-J
537 ft · 13 sec
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Turn slight left onto West Ocean Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
533 ft · 22 sec · 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 San Pedro 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.
Seaside Freeway
Continue on Seaside Freeway
1.93 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving San Pedro 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 San Pedro to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Lomita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from San Pedro and 3.6 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.57 one way or $3.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Pedro and Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lomita
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beach House
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
City of Cerritos City Hall
H2O Hermosa
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lomita.
Torrance, CA
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
San Pedro (Downtown), California
Long Beach, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Pedro and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 6.3 mi (10.14 km).
#1 San Pedro
Positioned on the west side of San Pedro Bay at the southern end of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this community lies at an elevation of 112 feet within Los Angeles County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7358500, -118.2922900 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $6.26 | $1.57 | $3.13 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $2.10 | $4.21 |
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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