Drive or Fly: Quincy, CA to Long Beach, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for TKF–LGB. At 550 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
10h 38m
Distance
550.6 mi
Total Cost
$302
CO2
222 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 35m
54m in the air
Air Distance
453 mi
Total Cost
$193
CO2
115 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TKF and LGB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 10h 38m | 4h 35m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $302 | $193 |
| Carbon footprint | 222 kg CO2 | 115 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Quincy, CA to Long Beach, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.