Origin
Beverly Hills, CA
Afternoon in Beverly Hills on Friday
Local time
1:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beverly Hills, CA to Long Beach, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Long Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Beverly Hills to Long Beach covers a quick 32-mile span that typically takes about 44 minutes of drive time. Since the route stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of California, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the San Diego Freeway, Santa Monica Boulevard, and the Long Beach Freeway to navigate the distance. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, this is an incredibly efficient trip for those looking to traverse the Los Angeles area. It is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that offers a practical way to reach the coast. Because the trip is so short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a very practical, highway-focused drive where 80% of your time is spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 22.8 miles while traveling along the San Diego Freeway. The road experience is largely defined by this interstate grind, which prioritizes speed and efficiency over secondary or scenic local roads. While you start by navigating through local corridors like Santa Monica Boulevard, the character of the drive quickly shifts to the high-speed, multi-lane environment of the freeway system. Stay prepared for typical traffic patterns common to these major Southern California arteries as you make your way toward the Long Beach destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Diego Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Diego Freeway and Santa Monica Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Beloit Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Beloit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (I 405 / San Diego Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Beloit Avenue
Turn left onto Beloit Avenue toward I 405 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 405 South
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 405 South
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 405 / San Diego Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405 / San Diego Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 710 South: Long Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~39m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beverly Hills, CA and Long Beach, CA, road signs point toward Convention Center and Aquarium.
Convention Center
29.6 mi in
|
~39m
Aquarium
29.6 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Freeway | 22.8 mi | 26m |
| Santa Monica Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Long Beach Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Shoreline Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Ocean Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Seaside Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Chestnut Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Ocean Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Diego Freeway
— 22.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beverly Hills, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on North Rexford Drive
88 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Rexford Drive
2
Turn left onto US 66 Hist
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Santa Monica Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Beloit Avenue
101 ft
·
1 sec
·
Beloit Avenue
Toward I 405 South
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 405
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
377 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Exit 32B
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
9
Merge onto I 710
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 710
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoreline Drive
13
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chestnut Place
Use the left / uturn lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ocean Boulevard
15
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
East Ocean Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.71 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Long Beach, CA
Afternoon in Long Beach on Friday
Local time
1:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:31AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:31AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
11 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
44m 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 Beverly Hills, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 32 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Diego Freeway, Santa Monica Boulevard, Long Beach 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 16 miles from Beverly Hills, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.35 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Beloit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (I 405 / San Diego Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Beverly Hills, CA and Long Beach, CA, road signs point toward Convention Center and Aquarium.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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