Origin
Burney, CA
Morning in Burney on Monday
Local time
9:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burney, CA to Long Beach, CA
Drive Time
10h 18m
Distance
619.1 mi
996 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$143
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 9m
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6 AM
10h 18m
8 AM
10h 37m
10 AM
10h 25m
12 PM
10h 23m
3 PM
10h 26m
5 PM
10h 36m
8 PM
10h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Beach, CA
Saidamir Mukhitdinov
Trip Overview
The drive from Burney, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 619.1 miles and takes about 10h 18m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on State Route 299, Cascade Wonderland Highway, Westside Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $143.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
309.5 miles from Burney, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 619.1 miles and 10h 18m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are State Route 299 and Cascade Wonderland Highway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 299 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 18m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 10h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burney, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 299 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cascade Wonderland Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westside Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden State Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Diego Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 710 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Beach Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Route 299
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burney, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on State Route 299
26 mi
·
35 min
·
State Route 299
3
Turn right
23 mi
·
29 min
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
34 mi
·
36 min
·
Cascade Wonderland Highway
6
Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Westside Freeway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Westside Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
79 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Westside Freeway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
Westside Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi
·
4 hr 13 min
·
Westside Freeway
11
Keep slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 405 South
14
Keep slight right
23 mi
·
26 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 710 South: Long Beach
17
Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 710 South: Long Beach
18
Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
19
Continue on Seaside Freeway
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
20
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
21
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoreline Drive
22
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chestnut Place
23
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ocean Boulevard
24
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 309.5 miles from Burney, CA, or about 5h 9m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 136 miles or 2h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 309.5 miles or 5h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 309.5 miles or 5h 9m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Beach, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burney, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burney, CA
Aim for roughly 310 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Long Beach, CA
Aim for roughly 310 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 136 miles from Burney, CA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 309.5 mi from Burney, CA · 5h 9m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
204 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
409 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Fresno, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
310 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Laguna, CA after about 310 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 136 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 309.5 miles from Burney, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 310 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Long Beach, CA
The final approach into Long Beach, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Long Beach, CA.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Long Beach, CA with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$143.37 one way
$286.74 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
217 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $147.85 | $295.71 |
| premium | $6.24 | $152.17 | $304.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $137.54 | $275.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$143
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$273–$383
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 216.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 185.7 | 2 | $65.01 | $29.72 |
| Efficient EV | 154.8 | 1 | $54.17 | $24.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 247.6 | 3 | $86.67 | $39.62 |
Gas CO2
217 kg
EV CO2
72 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Long Beach, CA
Morning in Long Beach on Monday
Local time
9:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
40 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 18m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burney, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 619.1 miles and takes about 10h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 299, Cascade Wonderland Highway, Westside Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 310 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 309.5 miles from Burney, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $143.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 10h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burney, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Burney, CA to Long Beach, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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