Best Time to Drive from Long Beach to Downey

Right now (8:48 am PDT): about 16 minutes via I-710 North, usually 17 at this time.

On weekdays the 16-mile drive from Long Beach to Downey (via I-710 North) usually takes as little as 16 minutes and up to 24 minutes, when leaving around 5:30 pm on Thursdays. The fastest times to leave are before 7 am or after 7:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 18 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 3:30 pm on Saturdays (20 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from Long Beach to Downey?

On weekdays, leave before 7 am or after 7:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 16 minutes then, versus up to 24 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Downey?

The 16-mile drive usually takes 16 to 24 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 18 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Long Beach to Downey?

Leaving around 5:30 pm on Thursdays is usually slowest, about 24 minutes.

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