Origin
East Sonora, CA
Morning in East Sonora on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Sonora, CA to Long Beach, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 4m
Distance
356.6 mi
574 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$82
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
37 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 53m
★
6 AM
7h 4m
8 AM
7h 27m
10 AM
7h 12m
12 PM
7h 10m
3 PM
7h 13m
5 PM
7h 26m
8 PM
6h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Sonora, CA
Jules Clark
Long Beach, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from East Sonora, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 356.6 miles and takes about 7h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 99, Golden State Freeway, Golden State Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.8 miles on CA 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $81.96 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
178.3 miles from East Sonora, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 96.8 mi | 1h 47m |
| Golden State Freeway | 94.8 mi | 1h 47m |
| Golden State Highway | 58.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| La Grange Road | 26.2 mi | 38m |
| I 405 Truck | 23 mi | 26m |
| 2nd Street | 18 mi | 27m |
| San Diego Freeway | 18 mi | 20m |
| CA 108 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 96.8 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Sonora, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on Fir Drive
0.1 mi
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34 sec
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Fir Drive
2
Continue on Fir Drive
381 ft
·
17 sec
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Fir Drive
3
Continue on Fir Drive
260 ft
·
18 sec
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Fir Drive
4
Turn left onto Mono Way
279 ft
·
6 sec
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Mono Way
5
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
6
Turn straight onto CA 108
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
CA 108
7
Enter roundabout onto CA 49; CA 108
105 ft
·
1 sec
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CA 49; CA 108
8
Continue on CA 49; CA 108
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
CA 49; CA 108
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CA 108; CA 120
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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CA 108; CA 120
10
Turn left onto J59
26 mi
·
38 min
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La Grange Road
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto CA 59; J16
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Merced Falls Road
12
Continue on CA 59; J16
387 ft
·
6 sec
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La Grange Road
13
Continue on CA 59; J16
18 mi
·
27 min
·
2nd Street
14
Turn right
142 ft
·
5 sec
Toward CA 59 South
15
Turn right onto CA 59
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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V Street
16
Turn left onto CA 59; CA 140
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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West 13th Street
17
Take the ramp onto CA 140 East; CA 59
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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CA 140 East; CA 59
Toward CA 99 South
18
Merge onto CA 99; CA 59; CA 140
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
CA 99; CA 59; CA 140
19
Continue on CA 99; CA 140
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
CA 99; CA 140
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
41 mi
·
44 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
59 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on CA 99
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Toward CA 99 South: Los Angeles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
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.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405 Truck
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 405 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
377 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
Use the slight right lane.
30
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Exit 32B
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
31
Merge onto I 710
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on I 710
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
34
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoreline Drive
35
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chestnut Place
Use the left / uturn lanes.
36
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ocean Boulevard
37
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
38
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178.3 miles from East Sonora, CA, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.8 miles.
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 78 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.3 miles or 3h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 51m
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 East Sonora, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Sonora, CA
This is one driving day of about 356.6 miles and 7h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from East Sonora, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on CA 99 for about 96.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 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 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 178.3 miles from East Sonora, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before CA 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 115.4 and 354.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
115.4 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
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CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
156.4 mi into trip
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~3h 17m in
|
CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
220.1 mi into trip
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~4h 25m in
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CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99 / Golden State Freeway toward CA 99 South: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 99 South: Los Angeles
8
309.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 6m 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
354.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 59m 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,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$81.96 one way
$163.92 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $84.46 | $168.92 |
| premium | $6.18 | $86.72 | $173.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.73 | $157.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
37 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Rancho San Miguel Markets
Merced, CA
NAYAX_ENERGY
22 DCFC
Refresh Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Madera, CA
Tesla
16 DCFC
University Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Merced, CA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Fig Tree Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Chowchilla, CA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Marketplace at El Paseo - Tesla Supercharger
Fresno, CA
Tesla
12 DCFC
EZ Trip Travel Center #1275
Madera, CA
Non-Networked
10 DCFC
Marketplace at El Paseo - Tesla Supercharger
Fresno, CA
Tesla
10 DCFC
Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
10 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 11
Tesla: 6
eVgo Network: 4
EVCS: 3
Non-Networked: 3
Electrify America: 3
EV Connect: 2
SYNERGEV: 2
NAYAX_ENERGY: 1
SHELL_RECHARGE: 1
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107 | 1 | $37.44 | $17.12 |
| Efficient EV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.20 | $14.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.6 | 1 | $49.92 | $22.82 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Long Beach, CA
Morning in Long Beach on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
1% 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.
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
34 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
7h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 319.7
View on nps.gov
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 233.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 7h 4m highway drive covering 356.6 miles, with most of the trip on CA 99 and Golden State Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.8 miles on CA 99.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 99 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Golden State Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.4 miles in near CA 99.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 356.6 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 115.4 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.4 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 220.1 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Long Beach, CA
Full guide →Founded 1888
Long Beach is a large port city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. Long Beach has some nice people-gathering amenities and genuine tourist attractions, such as a world-class aquarium and the Queen Mary floating museum/hotel. Special events are also held in the city like the annual Long Beach Grand Prix (a premier racing event held on city streets) and the annual Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride event. When compared to other areas like Hollywood, West Hollywood, Santa Monica and West L.A., Long Beach may not always be at the top of someone's tourist visit to the Los Angeles area, but the city draws its fair share of visitors and has proven it can definitely hold its own.
Top landmarks
- • RMS Queen Mary — retired British ocean liner
- • Terminal Island — island in Los Angeles County, California, United States
- • Aquarium of the Pacific — public aquarium in Long Beach, California
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 4m. Total distance: 356.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Sonora, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 356.6 miles and takes about 7h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 99, Golden State Freeway, Golden State Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 178.3 miles from East Sonora, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $81.96 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 26 significant decision points across 356.6 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 115.4 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.4 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 220.1 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Sonora, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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