Origin
Long Beach, CA
Afternoon in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
2:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Beach, CA to Cudahy, CA
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
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6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Beach, CA
Saidamir Mukhitdinov
Cudahy, CA
Efrem Efre
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the Pacific Coast in Long Beach to the community of Cudahy, this 15.4-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. You can expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient route for travelers moving between these two California locations. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the duration of the trip. Since the drive is short and straightforward, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It serves as a practical connection for those navigating the Pacific Coast region, offering a direct path that prioritizes speed and accessibility over a slower, scenic pace.
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
7.7 miles from Long Beach, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of your travel time spent on major arteries. You will rely primarily on the Long Beach Freeway, which hosts your longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.3 miles. The experience is largely defined by this heavy reliance on freeway infrastructure, punctuated by shorter transitions onto Firestone Boulevard and East Ocean Boulevard. You should anticipate a consistent pace as you move through these corridors, as the route is designed for utility rather than winding, technical exploration. Expect a functional, high-speed transit experience that gets you from the coast to your destination with minimal deviation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Beach Freeway and Firestone Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 15.4 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 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 710 / Seaside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 710 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 710 North
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 710 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 710 North
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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I 710 / Seaside Freeway
Merge onto I 710 / Seaside Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Firestone Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward Firestone Boulevard
6
13.9 mi into trip
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~19m in
|
Firestone Boulevard
Turn left onto Firestone Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Freeway | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| Firestone Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Ocean Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Shoreline Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Seaside Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Golden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Beach Freeway
— 11.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, CA and Cudahy, CA.
1
Start on East Ocean Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ocean Boulevard
Use the none lane.
2
Turn right onto North Golden Avenue
414 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Golden Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 710 North
4
Merge onto Shoreline Drive
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Shoreline Drive
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 710 North
Use the none lane.
6
Merge onto I 710
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on I 710
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13
Toward Firestone Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Firestone Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Firestone Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
Atlantic Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this 22-minute drive is so concise, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time, though it is always wise to account for typical freeway traffic patterns. You will not need to plan for any stops along the way, as the 15.4-mile distance is easily managed in one go. Keep your focus on the Long Beach Freeway, where the bulk of your travel occurs, as this will be the most critical segment of your journey. Since fuel costs are minimal at approximately $4, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Long Beach and arrive in Cudahy without needing to refuel. Use the short duration of the trip to your advantage by planning your arrival to coincide with your schedule, rather than worrying about mid-trip rest breaks.
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 7.7 miles from Long Beach, CA, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.3 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 15.4 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.7 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cudahy, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, CA
This is one driving day of about 15.4 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Long Beach, 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 Long Beach Freeway for about 11.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.7 mi from Long Beach, CA · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.7 miles from Long Beach, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cudahy, CA
The final approach into Cudahy, 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 Cudahy, 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
$3.57 one way
$7.13 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| premium | $6.24 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
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: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Cudahy, CA
Afternoon in Cudahy on Sunday
Local time
2:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Long Beach, CA to Cudahy, CA covers 15.4 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Beach Freeway, Firestone Boulevard, East Ocean 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 7.7 miles from Long Beach, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.57 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 9 significant decision points across 15.4 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 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 710 / Seaside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Long Beach, CA to Cudahy, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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