Origin
Long Beach, CA
Morning in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
7:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Beach, CA to Coto De Caza, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
43.8 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Beach, CA
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Coto De Caza, CA
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Trip Overview
This 43.8-mile drive from Long Beach to Coto De Caza is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. It's perfectly suited as a day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route relies heavily on the San Diego Freeway (I-405) and Oso Parkway, with 82% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region of California, offering a consistent feel throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Freeway | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| I 405 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Oso Parkway | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| East 7th Street | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Coto de Caza Drive | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East 3rd Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Garden Grove Freeway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| CA 22 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Diego Freeway
— 18.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, CA and Coto De Caza, CA.
1
Start on East Ocean Boulevard
31 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
423 ft
·
18 sec
·
Long Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto East 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Alamitos Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East 3rd Street
6
Turn sharp left onto Junipero Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Junipero Avenue
7
Turn right onto East 7th Street
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East 7th Street
8
Continue on CA 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden Grove Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto CA 22
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
CA 22
Toward I 405 South, CA 22 East
10
Merge onto I 405; CA 22
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 88
Toward Oso Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Oso Parkway
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Oso Parkway
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto Coto de Caza Drive
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Coto de Caza Drive
Use the left / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Via Barcaza
188 ft
·
8 sec
·
Via Barcaza
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Via Barcaza
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Long Beach, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Long Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Alamitos Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 405 / San Diego Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405 / San Diego Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
35.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Oso Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 88
Toward Oso Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.07 one way
$20.13 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
| premium | $6.18 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Coto De Caza, CA
Morning in Coto De Caza on Sunday
Local time
7:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°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
18 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
1h 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 82% of the mileage taking place on freeways. The San Diego Freeway (I-405) will be your main companion for a significant portion of the trip. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.2 miles on this freeway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily a highway drive, the transition onto Oso Parkway will introduce a slight change in scenery and road type as you approach Coto De Caza, but the fast-paced freeway character remains dominant.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on San Diego Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Diego Freeway and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Long Beach Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 (Long Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Alamitos Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (I 405 / San Diego Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 3m. Total distance: 43.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 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 Coto De Caza, 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 (Long Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Alamitos Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (I 405 / San Diego Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coto De Caza, 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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