How far is Sunland, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Sunland, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City five miles (8.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland and Long Beach.
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Start on Wentworth Street
36 m · 11 sec · Wentworth Street
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Turn left onto Mount Gleason Avenue
2850 ft · 1 min · Mount Gleason Avenue
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Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
2.5 mi · 6 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lowell Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lowell Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 210 East: Pasadena
2519 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 2 South: Los Angeles
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hillard Avenue
905 ft · 12 sec · Hillard Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Glendale Freeway
7 mi · 8 min · Glendale Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, Sacramento
663 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles
2018 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
2254 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
1371 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
16.1 mi · 20 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 Sunland and Long Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Beach Freeway
Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
16.1 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunland 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 Sunland to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Sunland and 21.7 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunland and Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
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 Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Westchester, CA
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunland and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 35.14 mi (56.56 km).
#1 Sunland
Located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains at an elevation of 1512 feet, this Los Angeles County community is situated within the Tujunga Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2669500, -118.3023000 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $10.17 | $20.33 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
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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