Origin
Century City, CA
Night in Century City on Thursday
Local time
10:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Century City, CA to Long Beach, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Century City, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Long Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Century City, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 29.9 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on San Diego Freeway, Long Beach Freeway, West Olympic Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on San Diego Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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
This is a 41m highway drive covering 29.9 miles, with most of the trip on San Diego Freeway and Long Beach Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.1 miles on San Diego 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.
San Diego Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Diego 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 0.2 miles in near West Olympic Boulevard.
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 15 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Olympic Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (South Sepulveda Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Olympic Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto West Olympic Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South Sepulveda Boulevard
Turn left onto South Sepulveda Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South: San Diego Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 405 South: San Diego Freeway
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m 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.
7
27.5 mi into trip
|
~36m 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 Century City, CA and Long Beach, CA, road signs point toward Convention Center and Aquarium.
Convention Center
27.5 mi in
|
~36m
Aquarium
27.5 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Freeway | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| Long Beach Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Olympic Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Shoreline Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Sepulveda Boulevard | 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:
San Diego Freeway
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Century City, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on this road
223 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
187 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn left onto Century Park West
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Century Park West
4
At end of road, turn right onto West Olympic Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Olympic Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto South Sepulveda Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Sepulveda Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto National Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
National Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 405 South: San Diego Freeway
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 405
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
377 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Exit 32B
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
12
Merge onto I 710
2.4 mi
·
3 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.87 one way
$13.74 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Long Beach on Thursday
Local time
10:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
2 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
41m 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 Century City, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 29.9 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Diego Freeway, Long Beach Freeway, West Olympic Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Century City, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.87 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 15 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Olympic Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (South Sepulveda Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Century City, CA and Long Beach, CA, road signs point toward Convention Center and Aquarium.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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