Origin
Calexico, CA
Morning in Calexico on Friday
Local time
7:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calexico, CA to Long Beach, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
219.1 mi
353 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
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6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calexico, CA
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Long Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Calexico, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 219.1 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Imperial Avenue, Kumeyaay Highway, Lake Jennings Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
109.6 miles from Calexico, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 219.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 27m drive with frequent turns across 219.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Imperial Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Calexico, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Avenue | — | — |
| Kumeyaay Highway | — | — |
| Lake Jennings Park Road | — | — |
| Mapleview Street | — | — |
| San Vicente Freeway | — | — |
| CA 52 West | — | — |
| San Clemente Canyon Freeway | — | — |
| I 805 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Imperial Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calexico, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on West Birch Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Birch Street
2
Turn left onto Imperial Avenue
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Imperial Avenue
3
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
94 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Kumeyaay Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward Lake Jennings Park Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lake Jennings Park Road
6
Turn right onto Lake Jennings Park Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Jennings Park Road
7
Continue on Mapleview Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mapleview Street
8
Turn left onto San Vicente Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
San Vicente Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward CA 52 West
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
CA 52 West
10
Continue on San Clemente Canyon Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
San Clemente Canyon Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 805 South, I 805 North
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 805 South, I 805 North
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 805 North: Los Angeles
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 805 North: Los Angeles
13
Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Jacob Dekema Freeway
14
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
15
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
35 mi
·
41 min
·
San Diego Freeway
16
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
17
Keep slight right to continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
14 mi
·
16 min
·
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
18
Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Corona Del Mar Freeway
19
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
San Diego Freeway
20
Keep slight left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 22 West: Long Beach
22
Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East 7th Street
23
Turn left onto Rose Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rose Avenue
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4th Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 4th Street
25
Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alamitos Avenue
26
Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ocean Boulevard
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.6 miles from Calexico, CA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 48 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.6 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Beach, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Calexico, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Calexico, CA
This is one driving day of about 219.1 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Calexico, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.6 mi from Calexico, CA · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.6 miles from Calexico, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.36 one way
$100.72 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $51.89 | $103.79 |
| premium | $6.18 | $53.28 | $106.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.37 | $96.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.7 | 0 | $23.01 | $10.52 |
| Efficient EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.17 | $8.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.6 | 1 | $30.67 | $14.02 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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 Friday
Local time
7:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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.
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
31 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Calexico, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 219.1 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Imperial Avenue, Kumeyaay Highway, Lake Jennings Park Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.6 miles from Calexico, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Calexico, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Calexico, CA to Long Beach, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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