Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
124 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
The drive from Long Beach, CA to Alpine, CA covers 124 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Beach Boulevard, East 1st Street, Alamitos Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.84 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
62 miles from Long Beach, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 124 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alamitos Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Junipero Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden Grove Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, CA and Alpine, CA.
Start on East Ocean Boulevard
Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto East 1st Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Turn sharp left onto Junipero Avenue
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Continue on Garden Grove Freeway
Take the exit slight left toward I 405 South, CA 22 East
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
Continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
Take the exit slight right toward La Paz Road, Moulton Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on CA 73 South: Moulton Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on CA 73 South
Merge slight left onto San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
Take the exit slight left
Continue on Jacob Dekema Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CA 52: Junction
Keep slight left to continue on CA 52 East: Santee
Merge slight left onto San Clemente Canyon Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on CA 67 North: Ramona
Merge slight left onto San Vicente Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Mapleview Street East, Business District
Turn right onto Mapleview Street
Continue on Lake Jennings Park Road
Take the ramp straight toward I 8 East: El Centro
Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Alpine, Tavern Road
Turn right onto Tavern Road
Turn left onto Alpine Boulevard
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alpine, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Long Beach, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Long Beach, CA
This is one driving day of about 124 miles and 2h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62 mi from Long Beach, CA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 62 miles from Long Beach, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Alpine, 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 Alpine, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.84 one way
$33.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $18.80 | $37.59 |
| premium | $4.15 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $18.31 | $36.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.85 | $4.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.36 | $7.94 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Long Beach on Saturday
Local time
9:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Alpine on Saturday
Local time
9:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Oceanside, CA
62 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Long Beach, CA or browse trips ending in Alpine, CA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CA road trips.
Explore maps for Long Beach, CA or Alpine, CA on MapSof.net.
