Downtown Long Beach, CA, CA

Photo: Saidamir Mukhitdinov

Trip from Beverly Hills, CA to Long Beach, CA

Drive Time

43m

Distance

32.1 mi

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Beverly Hills, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 32.1 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Santa Monica Boulevard, Beloit Avenue, I 405 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.36 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

16 miles from Beverly Hills, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 32.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Santa Monica Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Santa Monica Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Beloit Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 405 South Unavailable Refreshing
San Diego Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I 710 South Unavailable Refreshing
Long Beach Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
Seaside Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
Downtown Long Beach Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Santa Monica Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Rexford Drive

89 ft · 11 sec · North Rexford Drive
2

Turn left onto Santa Monica Boulevard

3.3 mi · 7 min · Santa Monica Boulevard
3

Turn left onto Beloit Avenue

102 ft · 2 sec · Beloit Avenue
4

Take the ramp straight toward I 405 South

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 405 South
5

Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

4.8 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway
6

Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

18 mi · 20 min · San Diego Freeway
7

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

377 ft · 9 sec · I 710 South: Long Beach
8

Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 710 South: Long Beach
9

Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
10

Continue on Seaside Freeway

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway
11

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

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
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
14

Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Ocean Boulevard
15

Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
16

Arrive at your destination

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 16 miles from Beverly Hills, CA, or about 21m into the drive.

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 32.1 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 16 miles or 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

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 Beverly Hills, 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 Beverly Hills, CA

This is one driving day of about 32.1 miles and 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beverly Hills, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16 mi from Beverly Hills, CA · 21m into the drive

Downtown Los Angeles, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Los Angeles, CA

16 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 32.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Los Angeles, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16 miles from Beverly Hills, 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

$4.36 one way

$8.72 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $4.87 $9.73
premium $4.15 $5.24 $10.49
diesel $3.75 $4.74 $9.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.6 0 $3.37 $1.54
Efficient EV 8 0 $2.81 $1.28
EV Truck/SUV 12.8 0 $4.49 $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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Beverly Hills, CA

Late night in Beverly Hills on Saturday

Local time

3:57 AM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Forecast unavailable right now

PDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Long Beach, CA

Late night in Long Beach on Saturday

Local time

3:57 AM

PDT

Current temp

74°F

Forecast unavailable right now

PDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

77°F

Los Angeles, CA

16 mi in

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

19 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

43m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beverly Hills, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 32.1 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Santa Monica Boulevard, Beloit Avenue, I 405 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 $4.36 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.

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