Origin
Moorpark, CA
Evening in Moorpark on Friday
Local time
7:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Moorpark, 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
1h 26m
Distance
70.5 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moorpark, CA
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Long Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
Moorpark to Long Beach is 70.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via San Diego Freeway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily uses major freeways, making it a straightforward and efficient trip between two points within Southern California's Pacific Coast region. Expect a mostly highway-focused experience designed for getting from point A to point B quickly. With a short duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination.
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a heavily highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey on freeways, so prepare for a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.6 miles on the San Diego Freeway. You'll navigate segments of the CA 118 and Ronald Reagan Freeway before settling onto the primary artery for the bulk of your travel. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, emphasizing speed and directness rather than varied scenery or winding roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Diego Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Diego Freeway and CA 118. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in near CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles (CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
19.6 mi into trip
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~24m in
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CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.1 mi into trip
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~26m in
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CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.6 mi into trip
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~30m in
Take the exit toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Sacramento, Santa Monica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Sacramento, Sa...
7
25.7 mi into trip
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~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 South: Santa Monica
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Santa Monica
7
68.1 mi into trip
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~1h 21m 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,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Moorpark, CA to Long Beach, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Monica along the way.
Santa Monica
25.6 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Freeway | 38.6 mi | 44m |
| CA 118 | 18 mi | 20m |
| Ronald Reagan Freeway | 6 mi | 6m |
| Long Beach Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Shoreline Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Los Angeles Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Ocean Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Seaside Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Diego Freeway
— 38.6 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorpark, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on CA 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Moorpark Avenue
2
Turn left onto CA 23; CA 118
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Los Angeles Avenue
3
Continue on CA 23; CA 118
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
New Los Angeles Avenue
4
Take the ramp onto CA 118
18 mi
·
20 min
·
CA 118
Toward CA 118 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Sacramento, Santa Monica
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 405 South: Santa Monica
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 405
21 mi
·
23 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
377 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Exit 32B
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
14
Merge onto I 710
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 710
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoreline Drive
18
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chestnut Place
Use the left / uturn lanes.
19
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ocean Boulevard
20
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
East Ocean Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from Moorpark, CA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Moorpark, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.20 one way
$32.41 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.70 | $33.40 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.14 | $34.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Long Beach, CA
Evening in Long Beach on Friday
Local time
7:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
1h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Moorpark, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Diego Freeway, CA 118, Ronald Reagan Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Moorpark, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles (CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (CA 118 / Ronald Reagan Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Moorpark, CA to Long Beach, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Monica along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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