Origin
Beverly Hills, CA
Morning in Beverly Hills on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beverly Hills, 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
44m
Distance
32 mi
52 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Long Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Beverly Hills to Long Beach covers a quick 32-mile span that typically takes about 44 minutes of drive time. Since the route stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of California, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the San Diego Freeway, Santa Monica Boulevard, and the Long Beach Freeway to navigate the distance. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, this is an incredibly efficient trip for those looking to traverse the Los Angeles area. It is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that offers a practical way to reach the coast. Because the trip is so short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Freeway | 22.8 mi | 26m |
| Santa Monica Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Long Beach Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Shoreline Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Ocean Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Seaside Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Chestnut Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Ocean Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Diego Freeway
— 22.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beverly Hills, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on North Rexford Drive
88 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Rexford Drive
2
Turn left onto US 66 Hist
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Santa Monica Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Beloit Avenue
101 ft
·
1 sec
·
Beloit Avenue
Toward I 405 South
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 405
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
377 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Exit 32B
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
9
Merge onto I 710
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 710
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoreline Drive
13
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chestnut Place
Use the left / uturn lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ocean Boulevard
15
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
East Ocean Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 29.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Beloit Avenue
Turn left onto Beloit Avenue toward I 405 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 405 South
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 405 South
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m 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.
6
26.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 710 South: Long Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
$7.35 one way
$14.71 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Long Beach on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:31AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:31AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
8 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
44m 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?
Expect a very practical, highway-focused drive where 80% of your time is spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 22.8 miles while traveling along the San Diego Freeway. The road experience is largely defined by this interstate grind, which prioritizes speed and efficiency over secondary or scenic local roads. While you start by navigating through local corridors like Santa Monica Boulevard, the character of the drive quickly shifts to the high-speed, multi-lane environment of the freeway system. Stay prepared for typical traffic patterns common to these major Southern California arteries as you make your way toward the Long Beach destination.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on San Diego Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Diego Freeway and Santa Monica Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Beloit Avenue.
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 12 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Beloit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (I 405 / San Diego Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Beverly Hills, CA and Long Beach, CA, road signs point toward Convention Center and Aquarium.
Convention Center
29.6 mi in
|
~39m
Aquarium
29.6 mi in
|
~39m
About the Cities
Starting in Beverly Hills, CA
Full guide →Beverly Hills is an enclaved city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, surrounded almost entirely by Los Angeles. Since the 1950s Beverly Hills has marketed itself as a high-end shopping venue and home of the rich and famous, which still rings true today – its reputation has even been the basis of a few popular TV shows such as The Beverly Hillbillies and Beverly Hills, 90210. Santa Monica Boulevard bisects the city, with most of the businesses to the south, and the north being primarily residential. Most visitors come to shop or dream of shopping, or to try to hunt down their favorite celebrities' homes, but be careful! Many celebrities consider that stalking. Beverly Hills 90210 fans will be disappointed that there is no West Beverly High. Some of the backdrops of the fictitious West Beverly High were filmed at Torrance High School in Torrance.
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 44m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on San Diego Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 3.3 miles (Beloit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (I 405 / San Diego Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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