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Trip from Anaheim, CA to Long Beach, CA

Drive Time

38m

Distance

26.6 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Long Beach, CA, CA

Long Beach, CA

Saidamir Mukhitdinov

Trip Overview

The drive from Anaheim, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 26.6 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Artesia Freeway, Long Beach Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on Artesia Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

13.3 miles from Anaheim, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 38m highway drive covering 26.6 miles, with most of the trip on Artesia Freeway and Long Beach Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.3 miles on Artesia Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Artesia Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

158 ft 22 ft

Total Climb

48 ft

Total Descent

174 ft

Highest Point

158 ft

Elevation Range

136 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Artesia Freeway and Long Beach Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 26.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 114 Toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue
7
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward CA 91 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CA 91 West
7
17 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pasadena

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pa...
7
17.2 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 710 South: Long Beach

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
7
24.2 mi into trip | ~33m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center,...

Towns Along This Route

Between Anaheim, CA and Long Beach, CA, road signs point toward Pasadena, Convention Center and Aquarium.

Pasadena

17 mi in | ~22m

Convention Center

24.2 mi in | ~33m

Aquarium

24.2 mi in | ~33m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Artesia Freeway 12.3 mi 14m
Long Beach Freeway 5.8 mi 7m
Santa Ana Freeway 2.9 mi 3m
Shoreline Drive 1.3 mi 2m
West Lincoln Avenue 1 mi 2m
West Ocean Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Seaside Freeway 0.5 mi <1m
South Chestnut Place 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Artesia Freeway — 12.3 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Long Beach, CA.

1

Start on this road

200 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

422 ft · 21 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
3

Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
5

Merge onto I 5

2.9 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 114 Toward CA 91 East: Magnolia Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue

432 ft · 14 sec · Magnolia Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward CA 91 West Use the left lane.
9

Merge onto CA 91

12 mi · 14 min · Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pasadena Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 710

5.8 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 710

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Seaside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15

Continue on Shoreline Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
16

Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place
Use the left / uturn lanes.
17

Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Ocean Boulevard
18

Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19

Arrive at destination

East Ocean Boulevard

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.3 miles from Anaheim, CA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 26.6 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13.3 miles or 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Beach, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Anaheim, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Anaheim, CA

This is one driving day of about 26.6 miles and 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anaheim, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Artesia Freeway for about 12.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.3 mi from Anaheim, CA · 18m into the drive

Downtown los-angeles-ca

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Los Angeles, CA

13 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Los Angeles, CA to Long Beach, CA

24.9 mi · 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Huntington Beach, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Los Angeles, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Long Beach, CA

The final approach into Long Beach, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Long Beach, CA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.16 one way

$12.32 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.07 $6.35 $12.71
premium $6.24 $6.54 $13.08
diesel $5.64 $5.91 $11.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8 0 $2.79 $1.28
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Anaheim, CA

Afternoon in Anaheim on Sunday

Local time

12:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

67°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 5 to 15 mph 71% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 6:50AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:49AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Long Beach, CA

Afternoon in Long Beach on Sunday

Local time

12:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

64°F

Light Rain

SW 5 to 15 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 6:50AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:49AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Anaheim, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 26.6 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Artesia Freeway, Long Beach Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Anaheim, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 26.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Anaheim, CA and Long Beach, CA, road signs point toward Pasadena, Convention Center and Aquarium.

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