Origin
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
Night in La Cañada Flintridge on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Cañada Flintridge, CA to Long Beach, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Long Beach, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Planning a trip from La Cañada Flintridge to Long Beach? This 33.6-mile drive is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, typically taking around 49 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on the Long Beach Freeway and Foothill Freeway, with a smaller portion on Fremont Avenue. Given the relatively short distance and estimated $8 fuel cost, this route is a straightforward option for a quick journey within the Pacific Coast region. It's designed for efficiency rather than leisurely sightseeing, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey on freeways. You can expect a consistent pace for much of the 49-minute trip, especially during the longest stretch of 22.1 miles on the Long Beach Freeway. While the Foothill Freeway also contributes to the highway feel, Fremont Avenue offers a brief change of pace before you merge back onto faster roads. The overall character is one of efficient transit, minimizing stops and maximizing forward momentum.
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.
Long Beach Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Beach Freeway and Fremont Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Foothill Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Foothill Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.8 miles (Long Beach Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (Columbia Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Foothill Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Foothill Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
9
3.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Long Beach Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto Long Beach Freeway toward Del Mar Boulevard, California Boulevard, Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Del Mar Boulevard, California Boulevard,...
6
6.1 mi into trip
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~8m in
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Columbia Street
At end of road, turn left onto Columbia Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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Fremont Avenue
Turn right onto Fremont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
31.1 mi into trip
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~43m 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 La Cañada Flintridge, CA and Long Beach, CA, road signs point toward Pasadena, Convention Center and Aquarium.
Pasadena
3.8 mi in
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~5m
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via Long Beach Freeway
Convention Center
31.1 mi in
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~43m
Aquarium
31.1 mi in
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~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Freeway | 22.1 mi | 27m |
| Fremont Avenue | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Foothill Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Shoreline Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Valley Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Ocean Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Seaside Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Pasadena Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Beach Freeway
— 22.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Cañada Flintridge, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on this road
100 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Foothill Boulevard
454 ft
·
16 sec
·
Foothill Boulevard
3
Continue on Foothill Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Foothill Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 210 East: Pasadena
5
Merge onto I 210
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Long Beach Freeway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
Exit 25A
Toward Del Mar Boulevard, California Boulevard, Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on South Saint John Avenue
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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South Saint John Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto South Pasadena Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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South Pasadena Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto Columbia Street
173 ft
·
7 sec
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Columbia Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Fremont Avenue
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Fremont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto West Valley Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Valley Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto I 710
21 mi
·
25 min
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Long Beach Freeway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on I 710
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
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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
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Shoreline Drive
16
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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South Chestnut Place
Use the left / uturn lanes.
17
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Ocean Boulevard
18
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
East Ocean Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from La Cañada Flintridge, CA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from La Cañada Flintridge, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Beach, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Long Beach, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.72 one way
$15.45 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Long Beach, CA
Night in Long Beach on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
WNW 0 to 10 mph
1% 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
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
49m 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 La Cañada Flintridge, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 33.6 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Beach Freeway, Fremont Avenue, Foothill 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 16.8 miles from La Cañada Flintridge, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.72 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 13 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Foothill Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.8 miles (Long Beach Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (Columbia Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between La Cañada Flintridge, CA and Long Beach, CA, road signs point toward Pasadena, Convention Center and Aquarium.
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