Drive Time
7h 35m
Distance
484 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Long day tripThe drive from Cloverdale, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 484 miles and takes about 7h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Citrus Fair Drive, Redwood Highway, John T for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
242 miles from Cloverdale, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 35m drive with frequent turns across 484 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus Fair Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Redwood Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John T | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastshore Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MacArthur Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arthur H | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Elton Brown Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cloverdale, CA and Long Beach, CA.
Start on North Cloverdale Boulevard
Turn left onto Citrus Fair Drive
Take the ramp right toward Citrus Fair Drive
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
Keep slight right
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
Keep slight right
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach
Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
Continue on Seaside Freeway
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
Continue on Shoreline Drive
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
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 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 106 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 242 miles or 3h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Beach, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cloverdale, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cloverdale, CA
This is one driving day of about 484 miles and 7h 35m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
242 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 242 mi from Cloverdale, CA
A short stop after about 106 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 242 miles from Cloverdale, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.45 | $65.74 | $131.48 |
| midgrade | $3.85 | $73.36 | $146.72 |
| premium | $4.15 | $79.08 | $158.16 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $71.46 | $142.91 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 169.3 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Cloverdale on Saturday
Local time
12:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
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Destination
Late night in Long Beach on Saturday
Local time
12:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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