Origin
Long Beach, CA
Late night in Long Beach on Saturday
Local time
12:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Long Beach, CA to Mariposa, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 13m
Distance
313.4 mi
504 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 0m
★
6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 6m
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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Mariposa, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Long Beach, CA to Mariposa, CA covers 313.4 miles and takes about 6h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Golden Avenue, I 710 North, Shoreline Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.03 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
156.7 miles from Long Beach, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Long Beach, CA
Full guide →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.
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 6h 13m. Total distance: 313.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 13m drive with frequent turns across 313.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Golden Avenue 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Long Beach, CA to Mariposa, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Golden Avenue | — | — |
| I 710 North | — | — |
| Shoreline Drive | — | — |
| Seaside Freeway | — | — |
| Long Beach Freeway | — | — |
| I 405 North | — | — |
| San Diego Freeway | — | — |
| I 5 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Golden Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, CA and Mariposa, CA.
1
Start on East Ocean Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ocean Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Golden Avenue
413 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Golden Avenue
3
Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 710 North
4
Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Shoreline Drive
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 710 North
6
Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
7
Continue on Long Beach Freeway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North, I 710: Long Beach Freeway North, Santa Monica
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 405 North, I 710: Long Beach Freeway North, Santa Monica
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 405 North: Santa Monica
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 405 North: Santa Monica
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 405 North
13
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
41 mi
·
47 min
·
San Diego Freeway
14
Merge slight right
1.6 mi
·
1 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
16
Keep slight left
36 mi
·
41 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Golden State Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Golden State Freeway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Golden State Freeway
20
Continue on Golden State Highway
98 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Golden State Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 41 North: Yosemite
22
Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yosemite Freeway
23
Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
24
Continue on Yosemite Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Yosemite Freeway
25
Continue on Southern Yosemite Highway
36 mi
·
49 min
·
Southern Yosemite Highway
26
Turn left
21 mi
·
31 min
27
Turn straight
5.5 mi
·
8 min
28
Turn left onto 6th Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
6th Street
29
Turn right
135 ft
·
10 sec
30
Arrive at your destination
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.7 miles from Long Beach, CA, or about 3h 6m 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 69 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.7 miles or 3h 6m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mariposa, 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 313.4 miles and 6h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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 156.7 mi from Long Beach, CA · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 156.7 miles from Long Beach, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mariposa, CA
The final approach into Mariposa, 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 Mariposa, 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
$72.03 one way
$144.07 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $74.23 | $148.46 |
| premium | $6.18 | $76.22 | $152.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.19 | $138.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94 | 1 | $32.91 | $15.04 |
| Efficient EV | 78.4 | 0 | $27.42 | $12.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.4 | 1 | $43.88 | $20.06 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Mariposa, CA
Late night in Mariposa on Saturday
Local time
12:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°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
8 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
6h 13m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Long Beach, CA to Mariposa, CA covers 313.4 miles and takes about 6h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Golden Avenue, I 710 North, Shoreline Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.7 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 $72.03 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Long Beach, CA to Mariposa, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Long Beach, CA to Mariposa, 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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