Origin
Bell, CA
Late night in Bell on Tuesday
Local time
2:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bell, CA to Long Beach, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bell, CA
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Long Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
Bell, CA to Long Beach, CA is 17.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Long Beach Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, making it a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop that's ideal if you're looking to connect two points without a major time commitment. Given its brevity, this route is easy to fit into any travel schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Freeway | 12.5 mi | 15m |
| Shoreline Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Gage Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wilcox Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Ocean Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Seaside Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Florence Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Chestnut Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Beach Freeway
— 12.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bell, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on Atlantic Avenue
185 ft
·
8 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Gage Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Gage Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto Wilcox Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilcox Avenue
4
Turn left onto Florence Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Florence Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
6
Merge onto I 710
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 710
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoreline Drive
10
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chestnut Place
Use the left / uturn lanes.
11
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ocean Boulevard
12
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
East Ocean Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Gage Avenue
Turn right onto East Gage Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Florence Avenue
Turn left onto Florence Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 710 South: Long Beach
Navigation decision point
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 710 / Long Beach Freeway
Merge onto I 710 / Long Beach Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15 mi into trip
|
~20m 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,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Long Beach on Tuesday
Local time
2:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 0 to 5 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway driving, with 75% of the 17.4 miles on freeways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.5 miles on the Long Beach Freeway before transitioning to surface streets like Shoreline Drive and East Gage Avenue. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate this urban corridor.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on Long Beach Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Beach Freeway and Shoreline Drive. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Gage Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Gage Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Florence Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bell, CA and Long Beach, CA, road signs point toward Convention Center and Aquarium.
Convention Center
15 mi in
|
~20m
Aquarium
15 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Starting in Bell, CA
Full guide →Founded 1913
Arriving in Long Beach, CA
Full guide →Founded 1888
Long Beach is a large port city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. Long Beach has some nice people-gathering amenities and genuine tourist attractions, such as a world-class aquarium and the Queen Mary floating museum/hotel. Special events are also held in the city like the annual Long Beach Grand Prix (a premier racing event held on city streets) and the annual Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride event. When compared to other areas like Hollywood, West Hollywood, Santa Monica and West L.A., Long Beach may not always be at the top of someone's tourist visit to the Los Angeles area, but the city draws its fair share of visitors and has proven it can definitely hold its own.
Top landmarks
- • RMS Queen Mary — retired British ocean liner
- • Terminal Island — island in Los Angeles County, California, United States
- • Aquarium of the Pacific — public aquarium in Long Beach, California
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on Long Beach Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Long Beach, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Gage Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Florence Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Long Beach, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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