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Distance from Seal Beach to Torrance

Driving Distance
19.8 mi 31.9 km
Flying Distance
15.1 mi 24.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Seal Beach, California to Torrance, California is 19.8 mi (31.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 15.1 mi (24.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 36 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 31 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Seal Beach
Place Seal Beach
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 33.741409
Longitude -118.104768
GPS 33.741409° N, 118.104768° W
Local Time 4:46 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Torrance
Place Torrance
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 33.836922
Longitude -118.340745
GPS 33.836922° N, 118.340745° W
Local Time 4:46 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Seal Beach, California to Torrance, California covers 19.8 mi (31.9 km) in a west direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 36 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (19.8-27.6 miles / 32-44 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 31 mph (50 km/h).

Available Routes

I-405 N
19.8 mi 36 minutes
Shortest
Seal Beach Blvd and I-405 N
22.9 mi 33 minutes
Fastest
CA-91 W
27.6 mi 39 minutes

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Seal Beach to Torrance

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.