Origin
Mariposa, CA
Night in Mariposa on Friday
Local time
11:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mariposa, 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
5h 33m
Distance
314.3 mi
506 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
5h 20m
★
6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
6h 0m
10 AM
5h 43m
12 PM
5h 40m
3 PM
5h 44m
5 PM
5h 59m
8 PM
5h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mariposa, CA
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Long Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mariposa, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 314.3 miles and takes about 5h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 6th Street, Central Yosemite Highway, Golden Chain Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.24 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
157.2 miles from Mariposa, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving 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 5h 33m. Total distance: 314.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 33m 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 5h 33m drive with frequent turns across 314.3 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.
6th Street 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 5h 33m 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 Mariposa, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Street | — | — |
| Central Yosemite Highway | — | — |
| Golden Chain Highway | — | — |
| Boot Jack Road | — | — |
| Southern Yosemite Highway | — | — |
| Yosemite Freeway | — | — |
| Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway | — | — |
| CA 99 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mariposa, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on the route
135 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto 6th Street
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
6th Street
3
Turn right onto Central Yosemite Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Central Yosemite Highway
4
Turn left
75 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn right onto Golden Chain Highway
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Golden Chain Highway
6
Continue on Boot Jack Road
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Boot Jack Road
7
Turn right onto Southern Yosemite Highway
36 mi
·
49 min
·
Southern Yosemite Highway
8
Continue on Yosemite Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Yosemite Freeway
9
Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
10
Continue on Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yosemite Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
12
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
42 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
59 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Golden State Highway
14
Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Golden State Freeway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Golden State Freeway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 405 South
19
Keep slight right
23 mi
·
26 min
20
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 710 South: Long Beach
22
Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 710 South: Long Beach
23
Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
24
Continue on Seaside Freeway
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
25
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
26
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoreline Drive
27
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chestnut Place
28
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ocean Boulevard
29
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
30
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 157.2 miles from Mariposa, CA, or about 2h 46m 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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.2 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
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 Mariposa, 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 Mariposa, CA
This is one driving day of about 314.3 miles and 5h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Mariposa, 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 157.2 mi from Mariposa, CA · 2h 46m 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 157.2 miles from Mariposa, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Beach, CA
The final approach into Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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
$72.24 one way
$144.48 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $74.44 | $148.88 |
| premium | $6.18 | $76.43 | $152.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.39 | $138.79 |
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: 110 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 | 94.3 | 1 | $33.00 | $15.09 |
| Efficient EV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.50 | $12.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.7 | 1 | $44.00 | $20.12 |
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
Long Beach, CA
Night in Long Beach on Friday
Local time
11:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 33m 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 Mariposa, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 314.3 miles and takes about 5h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 6th Street, Central Yosemite Highway, Golden Chain Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.2 miles from Mariposa, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.24 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 5h 33m 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 Mariposa, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mariposa, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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