How far is Westmont, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Westmont, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
21.54 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.69 mi
22.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.69 mi
Kilometers
22.03 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.67 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 PM PDT
Return by in Westmont
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westmont
2026-04-23T19:28
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westmont
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
Carson
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Westmont
8.9 mi
00h 15m
To Long Beach
12.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westmont and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westmont and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 105th Street

    638 ft · 35 sec · West 105th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Denker Avenue

    103 m · 17 sec · Denker Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 106th Street

    1330 ft · 49 sec · West 106th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Normandie Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Normandie Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West El Segundo Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · West El Segundo Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 110 South: San Pedro

    1423 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Harbor Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North, I 405 South

    2430 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: Long Beach

    2185 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · San Diego Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach

    115 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westmont 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
4.99 mi · 23%
Harbor Freeway
2.81 mi · 13%
Long Beach Freeway
2.37 mi · 11%
South Normandie Avenue
1.63 mi · 8%
Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 6%
West El Segundo Boulevard
0.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

San Diego Freeway

Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

4.99 mi · 00h 06m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carson
00h 15m from Westmont
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westmont 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 Westmont to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Carson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Westmont and 12.6 miles from Long Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westmont and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Carson

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 Carson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 11.1 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
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Palos Verdes Estates City Hall

Palos Verdes Estates , CA
340 Palos Verdes Dr W, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Nearby stop 6.4 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 Carson.

BUS

Torrance, CA

1 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
BUS

San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California

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

Long Beach, California

11 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

San Pedro (Downtown), California

11 mi away
931 S. Gaffey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westmont and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 13.69 mi (22.03 km).

Westmont

#1 Westmont

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

Population31,853
Coordinates33.9414000, -118.3023000
Altitude66
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: (-118.302567, 33.941398)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $4.38
Round trip
$8.77
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.38 $8.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.61 $9.22
Premium $6.24 $4.74 $9.49
Diesel $7.57 $5.75 $11.50

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Westmont and Long Beach. The current time is 19:28:09.

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.