Long Beach, CA Road Trips
With 39 routes heading out and 60 heading in, Long Beach, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 667-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Long Beach, CA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
99
Longest Drive
667.1 mi
Willow Creek, CA
Quickest Drive
22m
Torrance, CA
Plan Around Long Beach, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Long Beach, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Long Beach, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, CA to Willow Creek, CA
Long Beach, CA to Susanville, CA
Long Beach, CA to East Quincy, CA
Long Beach, CA to Auburn, CA
Long Beach, CA to Suisun, CA
Long Beach, CA to Sacramento, CA
Long Beach, CA to West Sacramento, CA
Long Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA
Long Beach, CA to Albany, CA
Long Beach, CA to Laguna, CA
Long Beach, CA to Alamo, CA
Long Beach, CA to San Jose, CA
Long Beach, CA to Amesti, CA
Long Beach, CA to Salida, CA
Long Beach, CA to San Juan Bautista, CA
Long Beach, CA to Auberry, CA
Long Beach, CA to Barstow, CA
Long Beach, CA to Atascadero, CA
Driving from Long Beach, CA
Expect an average of 216 miles and about 4h 6m behind the wheel when leaving Long Beach, CA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 667 miles (12h 23m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Long Beach, CA most often head toward Willow Creek, CA (667.1 mi, 12h 23m), Susanville, CA (594.5 mi, 11h 29m), East Quincy, CA (553 mi, 10h 42m), Auburn, CA (440.9 mi, 8h 9m), and Suisun, CA (417.7 mi, 7h 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 216-mile drive from Long Beach, CA, expect to burn about 8.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 39 mapped routes leaving Long Beach, CA and 60 routes heading into Long Beach, CA, covering 99 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 667 miles.
The longest mapped route from Long Beach, CA covers 667 miles and takes approximately 12h 23m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Long Beach, CA runs about 216 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Long Beach, CA include Willow Creek, CA, Susanville, CA, East Quincy, CA and Auburn, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Long Beach, CA
Longer Road Trips from Long Beach, CA
Trips to Long Beach, CA
Willow Creek, CA to Long Beach, CA
Susanville, CA to Long Beach, CA
East Quincy, CA to Long Beach, CA
Red Bluff, CA to Long Beach, CA
Clearlake Oaks, CA to Long Beach, CA
Cloverdale, CA to Long Beach, CA
North Auburn, CA to Long Beach, CA
Vacaville, CA to Long Beach, CA
Belvedere Tiburon, CA to Long Beach, CA
Suisun, CA to Long Beach, CA
West Sacramento, CA to Long Beach, CA
Colma, CA to Long Beach, CA
Nearby Hubs
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