Origin
Long Beach, CA
Late night in Long Beach on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Beach, CA to Torrance, 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
22m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
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
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Torrance, CA
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Long Beach and Torrance is a quick, straightforward journey that spans just 12.3 miles. You can expect to complete this drive in roughly 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region of California, you will remain in a familiar coastal environment throughout the entire transit. With a fuel cost estimate of only $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Given the short duration, you won't need to plan for overnight stops or complicated logistics. It is an efficient way to navigate between these two Southern California hubs without any hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sepulveda Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| East Sepulveda Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Long Beach Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Willow Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Ocean Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Shoreline Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Seaside Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Sepulveda Boulevard
— 3.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, CA and Torrance, CA.
1
Start on East Ocean Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ocean Boulevard
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
6
Merge onto I 710
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
7
Continue on I 710
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 3B
Toward Willow Street West
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto West Willow Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Willow Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on East Sepulveda Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Sepulveda Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on West Sepulveda Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Sepulveda Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Avenue
13
Turn left onto Opal Street
206 ft
·
9 sec
·
Opal Street
14
Arrive at destination
Opal Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 3.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Golden Avenue
Turn right onto North Golden Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 710 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 710 North
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Willow Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 3B
Toward Willow Street West
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West Willow Street
Turn right onto West Willow Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.65 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Torrance, CA
Late night in Torrance on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate via a combination of the Long Beach Freeway and both East and West Sepulveda Boulevard. Only 13% of this route takes place on the highway, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time maneuvering through local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch lasts just 3.9 miles while traveling along West Sepulveda Boulevard. Because the route relies heavily on local turns, you should be prepared for frequent changes in direction rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on West Sepulveda Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near North Golden 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 9 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (North Golden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
On the drive from Long Beach, CA to Torrance, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Willow Street West along the way.
Willow Street West
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
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
Arriving in Torrance, CA
Full guide →Torrance is a city in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, in Southern California. Even though it is one of the larger suburbs of Los Angeles (147,000 residents in 2020), it is overlooked by the throngs of tourists that visit LA. Torrance is often called "Japan's 48th Prefecture" due to its large Japanese population, and large Korean and other immigrant populations give the city a very global feel. Visitors wanting a quieter Los Angeles experience will do well to visit Torrance.
Top landmarks
- • Western Museum of Flight — aviation museum in Torrance, California
- • Toyota USA Automobile Museum — automobile museum in Torrance, 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 22m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on West Sepulveda Boulevard. 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 Torrance, 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 0.7 miles (North Golden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Torrance, 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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