How far is it from South Gate, CA, to Downey, CA, ?

The distance between South Gate, CA, and Downey, CA, is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from South Gate, CA, to Downey, CA, ?

The drive from South Gate, CA, to Downey, CA, takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from South Gate, CA, to Downey, CA, ?

The fastest route from South Gate, CA, to Downey, CA, covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

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South Gate, CADowney, CA

Distance: 5 mi·Duration: 10 min

Driving from South Gate, CA to Downey, CA takes about 10 min via Firestone Boulevard. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions

5 · 5 mi

1 Depart left onto Missouri Avenue 172 yd
2 Turn right onto Alexander Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Firestone Boulevard 4 mi
4 Turn right 145 yd
5 Arrive

The return trip from Downey, CA to South Gate, CA covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Questions and answers

Downey, CA lies roughly to the east of South Gate, CA.

How far is it from South Gate, CA, {fromState} to Downey, CA, {toState}?

The distance between South Gate, CA, {fromState} and Downey, CA, {toState} is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from South Gate, CA, {fromState} to Downey, CA, {toState}?

The drive from South Gate, CA, {fromState} to Downey, CA, {toState} takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from South Gate, CA, {fromState} to Downey, CA, {toState}?

The fastest route from South Gate, CA, {fromState} to Downey, CA, {toState} covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

What is the shortest route from South Gate, CA to Downey, CA?

The shortest driving route from South Gate, CA to Downey, CA is about 5 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between South Gate, CA and Downey, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from South Gate, CA to Downey, CA, including 17308 Bellflower Blvd (350 kW), 2700 Carson St (350 kW), 3530 West Century Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 542.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 3, 2026.

South Gate, CA–Downey, CA

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South Gate, CADowney, CA