Day trip from Downey to Long Beach
Long Beach lies 20 km (12 mi) south of Downey, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 20 km (12 mi) apart, Long Beach is a realistic day trip from Downey: about 19 min each way by road.
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| Downey | Long Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 114,219 | 474,140 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 90239–90242 | 90801–90899 |
What to see in Long Beach
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Public Library | 1,262,490 | 2016 |
The busiest is Long Beach Public Library at 1,262,490 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Long Beach
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Staying in Long Beach
Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Long Beach. Of the 210 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (92), and 3 are five-star. Across 87 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 55,968 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Long Beach
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Common questions
How far is Long Beach from Downey?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line, south of Downey; by road roughly 24 km (15 mi).
How long does it take to get from Downey to Long Beach by road?
About 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Downey and Long Beach?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where can I stay in Long Beach?
Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Long Beach, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.