How far is South Pasadena, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from South Pasadena, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
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City in California, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Pasadena and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Pasadena and Long Beach.
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Start on Fair Oaks Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Fair Oaks Avenue
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Turn slight right
134 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Huntington Drive
88 m · 13 sec · Huntington Drive
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Turn left onto Fremont Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Fremont Avenue
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Turn right onto West Valley Boulevard
3146 ft · 1 min · West Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Long Beach Freeway
20.6 mi · 25 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Continue on Seaside Freeway
2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
1821 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place
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Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
2661 ft · 2 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 South Pasadena 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.
Long Beach Freeway
Turn left onto Long Beach Freeway
20.6 mi · 00h 25m
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 South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Cudahy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from South Pasadena and 13.5 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Pasadena and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Cudahy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cudahy.
Los Angeles Union Station
Torrance, CA
Westchester, CA
Glendale Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Pasadena and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 24.23 mi (38.99 km).
#1 South Pasadena
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 24,995 |
| Coordinates | 34.1161200, -118.1503500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
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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