Distance Guide
How far is Long Beach from Los Angeles?
The distance between Long Beach, CA and Los Angeles, CA is about 20 miles — roughly a 22 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
20 mi
Drive time
22 min
Midpoint
33.911°, -118.219°
Driving from Long Beach to Los Angeles
Most drivers cover the 20-mile route in about 22 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint lands Carson or Compton — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.
Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way
If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 10 miles each instead of 20. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
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