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Trip from Camino, CA to Long Beach, CA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

8h 27m

Distance

447.7 mi

721 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$103

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 20m ★
6 AM
8h 28m
8 AM
8h 43m
10 AM
8h 33m
12 PM
8h 31m
3 PM
8h 34m
5 PM
8h 42m
8 PM
8h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Camino, CA, CA

Camino, CA

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city in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Long Beach, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Camino, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 447.7 miles and takes about 8h 27m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 250.2 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $102.90 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

223.9 miles from Camino, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 27m highway drive covering 447.7 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. The longest continuous stretch is about 250.2 miles on Westside Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 250.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 447.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.4 miles (Bradshaw Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 101.9 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
40.1 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward Bradshaw Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13 Toward Bradshaw Road
6
40.4 mi into trip | ~49m in | Bradshaw Road

Turn left onto Bradshaw Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
101.9 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | I 5 / Westside Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
400.9 mi into trip | ~7h 30m in | I 5 Truck

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 158 Toward I 405 South
7
445.3 mi into trip | ~8h 22m in

Take the exit toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center,...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westside Freeway 250.2 mi 4h 28m
I 5 Truck 58.6 mi 1h 7m
US 50 38.9 mi 46m
South Sacramento Freeway 29.7 mi 34m
I 405 Truck 23 mi 26m
San Diego Freeway 18 mi 20m
Bradshaw Road 11.6 mi 16m
Golden State Freeway 4.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 250.2 mi, about 4h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camino, CA and Long Beach, CA.

1

Start on Carson Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Carson Road
2

Continue on Carson Road

178 ft · 3 sec · Carson Road
3

Take the ramp

338 ft · 9 sec
4

Merge onto US 50

39 mi · 46 min · US 50
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 13 Toward Bradshaw Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn left onto Bradshaw Road

9.0 mi · 12 min · Bradshaw Road
Use the left lane.
7

Enter roundabout onto Bradshaw Road

81 ft · 1 sec · Bradshaw Road
8

Continue on Bradshaw Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Bradshaw Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9

Turn right onto E2

2.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Line Road
Use the right lane.
10

Continue on E2

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Kammerer Road
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
12

Merge onto CA 99

30 mi · 34 min · South Sacramento Freeway
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward CA 4
14

Merge onto CA 4

2.4 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Freeway
15

Take the exit onto CA 4

0.4 mi · 50 sec · CA 4
Toward I 5: Sacramento
16

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · CA 4
Toward I 5 South
17

Merge onto I 5; CA 4

13 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

0.8 mi · 48 sec · Westside Freeway
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

237 mi · 4 hr 13 min · Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck

58 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

4.1 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck

0.3 mi · 17 sec · I 5 Truck
Exit 158 Toward I 405 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405 Truck

23 mi · 26 min · I 405 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

18 mi · 20 min · San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

377 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach Use the slight right lane.
26

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · this road
Exit 32B Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
27

Merge onto I 710

2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on I 710

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Seaside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium Use the slight left / straight lanes.
30

Continue on Shoreline Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
31

Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place
Use the left / uturn lanes.
32

Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Ocean Boulevard
33

Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
34

Arrive at destination

East Ocean Boulevard

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 223.9 miles from Camino, CA, or about 4h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 250.2 miles.

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 98 miles or 2h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 223.9 miles or 4h 15m 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 223.9 miles or 4h 15m

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 7h 15m

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 Camino, 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 Camino, CA

Aim for roughly 224 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Long Beach, CA

Aim for roughly 224 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Camino, 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.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 250.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 223.9 mi from Camino, CA · 4h 15m into the drive

county seat of Madera County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Madera, CA

224 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 Madera, CA

Overnight Options

Night 1

Madera, CA

224 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Madera, CA after about 224 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Lathrop, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Turlock, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 223.9 miles from Camino, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 250.2 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 224 miles or 4.2 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 416.9
View on nps.gov
César E. Chávez National Monument

César E. Chávez National Monument

National Monument

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 339.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$102.90 one way

$205.80 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 157 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $106.04 $212.08
premium $6.18 $108.88 $217.75
diesel $5.61 $98.85 $197.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$103

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$233–$343

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 156.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 134.3 1 $47.01 $21.49
Efficient EV 111.9 1 $39.17 $17.91
EV Truck/SUV 179.1 2 $62.68 $28.65

Gas CO2

157 kg

EV CO2

52 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Camino, CA

Evening in Camino on Thursday

Local time

6:42 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Long Beach, CA

Evening in Long Beach on Thursday

Local time

6:42 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

SSW 5 to 10 mph 0% chance 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

12 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

8h 27m 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 Camino, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 447.7 miles and takes about 8h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 224 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 223.9 miles from Camino, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $102.90 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 447.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.4 miles (Bradshaw Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 101.9 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Camino, CA to Long Beach, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and César E. Chávez National Monument.

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