Origin
Midway City, CA
Evening in Midway City on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway City, CA to Long Beach, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway City, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Long Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Midway City, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 13.2 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 7th Street, I 405, CA 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on East 7th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Midway City, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 13.2 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 7th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Goldenwest Street.
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 10 decision points packed into just 13.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Goldenwest Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (CA 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Goldenwest Street
Turn right onto Goldenwest Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 405
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CA 22
Take the exit onto CA 22 toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Rose Avenue
Turn left onto Rose Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East 4th Street
At end of road, turn right onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 7th Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| I 405 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| CA 22 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| San Diego Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Bolsa Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Alamitos Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Ocean Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East 7th Street
— 2.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway City, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on Bolsa Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bolsa Avenue
2
Turn right onto Goldenwest Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Goldenwest Street
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 405 North
4
Merge onto I 405
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Diego Freeway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto CA 22
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
CA 22
Exit 23
Toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto East 7th Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East 7th Street
8
Turn left onto Rose Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rose Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto East 4th Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 4th Street
10
Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alamitos Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ocean Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
East Ocean Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
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
Long Beach, CA
Evening in Long Beach on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
24m 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 Midway City, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 13.2 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 7th Street, I 405, CA 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Midway City, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.03 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 10 decision points packed into just 13.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Goldenwest Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (CA 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Midway City, CA to Long Beach, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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