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.

Which direction is Downey, CA from South Gate, CA?

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

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.

South Gate, CA Downey, CA

Distance: 5 miDuration: 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

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Driving directions5 · 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

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

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

473 chargers

17308 Bellflower BlvdCCS · 17308 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA, 90706350 kW
2700 Carson StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2724 Carson St, Lakewood, CA, 90712350 kW
3530 West Century BlvdCCS, CHAdeMO · 3530 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA, 90303350 kW
ARCO TorranceCCS, CHAdeMO · 1800 Artesia Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90504350 kW
BOA Crenshaw Imperial CA8-191 (Inglewood, CA)CCS · 11525 CRENSHAW BLVD., Inglewood, CA, 90303350 kW

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Downey, CA → Norwalk, CA4 mi · 10 min Downey, CA → Alhambra, CA14 mi · 20 min Downey, CA → Stanton, CA14 mi · 25 min Downey, CA → Rancho Palos Verdes, CA26 mi · 40 min Downey, CA → Cudahy, CA5 mi · 10 min Downey, CA → Lawndale, CA18 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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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.
Which direction is Downey, CA from South Gate, CA?: Downey, CA lies roughly to the east of South Gate, CA.
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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