Origin
Long Beach, CA
Morning in Long Beach on Friday
Local time
10:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Beach, CA to Calexico, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
217.4 mi
350 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
4h 4m
★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Beach, CA
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Calexico, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Long Beach, CA to Calexico, CA covers 217.4 miles and takes about 4h 17m 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 $49.97 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.7 miles from Long Beach, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 217.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m 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 4h 17m drive with frequent turns across 217.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Beach Boulevard 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 4h 17m 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 Long Beach, CA to Calexico, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Boulevard | — | — |
| East 1st Street | — | — |
| Alamitos Avenue | — | — |
| East 3rd Street | — | — |
| Junipero Avenue | — | — |
| East 7th Street | — | — |
| Garden Grove Freeway | — | — |
| I 405 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Long Beach Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, CA and Calexico, CA.
1
Start on East Ocean Boulevard
30 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
423 ft
·
19 sec
·
Long Beach Boulevard
3
Turn right onto East 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Alamitos Avenue
5
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East 3rd Street
6
Turn sharp left onto Junipero Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Junipero Avenue
7
Turn right onto East 7th Street
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East 7th Street
8
Continue on Garden Grove Freeway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden Grove Freeway
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 405 South, CA 22 East
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 405 South, CA 22 East
10
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Diego Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
San Diego Freeway
12
Keep slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Corona Del Mar Freeway
14
Continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
10 mi
·
11 min
·
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
15
Take the exit slight right toward La Paz Road, Moulton Parkway
436 ft
·
6 sec
·
La Paz Road, Moulton Parkway
16
Keep slight left to continue on CA 73 South: Moulton Parkway
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
CA 73 South: Moulton Parkway
17
Keep slight left to continue on CA 73 South
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
CA 73 South
18
Merge slight left onto San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
19
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
San Diego Freeway
20
Take the exit slight left
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
21
Continue on Jacob Dekema Freeway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Jacob Dekema Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward CA 52: Junction
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
CA 52: Junction
23
Keep slight left to continue on CA 52 East: Santee
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
CA 52 East: Santee
24
Merge slight left onto San Clemente Canyon Freeway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
San Clemente Canyon Freeway
25
Keep slight left to continue on CA 67 North: Ramona
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 67 North: Ramona
26
Merge slight left onto San Vicente Freeway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
San Vicente Freeway
27
Take the exit slight right toward Mapleview Street East, Business District
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mapleview Street East, Business District
28
Turn right onto Mapleview Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mapleview Street
29
Continue on Lake Jennings Park Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Jennings Park Road
30
Take the ramp straight toward I 8 East: El Centro
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 8 East: El Centro
31
Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
94 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
Kumeyaay Highway
32
Take the exit slight right toward CA 111 South: Calexico
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 111 South: Calexico
33
Merge slight left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
34
Turn right onto West Birch Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Birch Street
35
Turn slight left onto Harold Avenue
187 ft
·
14 sec
·
Harold Avenue
36
Turn sharp left onto West Birch Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Birch Street
37
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 108.7 miles from Long Beach, CA, or about 2h 8m 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 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.7 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Calexico, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Long Beach, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Long Beach, CA
This is one driving day of about 217.4 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Long Beach, 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 108.7 mi from Long Beach, CA · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 108.7 miles from Long Beach, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Calexico, CA
The final approach into Calexico, 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 Calexico, 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
$49.97 one way
$99.94 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $51.49 | $102.98 |
| premium | $6.18 | $52.87 | $105.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.00 | $96.00 |
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: 76.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.83 | $10.44 |
| Efficient EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.02 | $8.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87 | 1 | $30.44 | $13.91 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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
Calexico, CA
Morning in Calexico on Friday
Local time
10:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
87°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Long Beach, CA to Calexico, CA covers 217.4 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Beach Boulevard, East 1st Street, Alamitos Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.7 miles from Long Beach, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.97 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 17m 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 Long Beach, CA to Calexico, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Long Beach, CA to Calexico, 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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