How far is South San Jose Hills, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from South San Jose Hills, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South San Jose Hills and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South San Jose Hills and Long Beach.
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Start on La Puente Road
781 ft · 40 sec · La Puente Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vidalia Avenue
994 ft · 44 sec · Vidalia Avenue
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Continue on Jeannie Drive
156 m · 30 sec · Jeannie Drive
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Turn left onto Giano Avenue
1177 ft · 44 sec · Giano Avenue
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Turn right onto Valley Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hurley Street
1447 ft · 37 sec · Hurley Street
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Turn left onto South Azusa Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Azusa Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles, Pomona Freeway
2475 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
3143 ft · 41 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 South, I 605 North
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
2175 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
11.9 mi · 14 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway
527 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway West
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Artesia Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pasadena
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
5.8 mi · 8 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 San Jose Hills 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.
San Gabriel River Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
11.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving South San Jose Hills 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 San Jose Hills to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Santa Fe Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from South San Jose Hills and 16.9 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South San Jose Hills and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe Springs.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
Long Beach, California
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South San Jose Hills and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 23.55 mi (37.9 km).
#1 South San Jose Hills
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 20,551 |
| Coordinates | 34.0127900, -117.9047800 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
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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