Origin
North Auburn, CA
Afternoon in North Auburn on Sunday
Local time
12:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Auburn, CA to Long Beach, CA
Drive Time
7h 19m
Distance
446.3 mi
718 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$103
one way
North Auburn, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Long Beach, CA
Saidamir Mukhitdinov
Trip Overview
The drive from North Auburn, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 446.3 miles and takes about 7h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Canal Street, Luther Road, Grass Valley Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $103.35 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
223.1 miles from North Auburn, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 19m drive with frequent turns across 446.3 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.
Canal 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 19m, 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 North Auburn, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Canal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Luther Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grass Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alan S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capital City Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Canal Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Auburn, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on Erin Drive
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Erin Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
3
Turn right onto Luther Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Luther Road
4
Turn left onto Grass Valley Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grass Valley Highway
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80 West: Sacramento
6
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
7
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital City Freeway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Capital City Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital City Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South: Los Angeles
13
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
59 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Westside Freeway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
Westside Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi
·
4 hr 13 min
·
Westside Freeway
16
Keep slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
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
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 223.1 miles from North Auburn, CA, or about 3h 39m 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 98 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 223.1 miles or 3h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 20m
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 North Auburn, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Auburn, CA
This is one driving day of about 446.3 miles and 7h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from North Auburn, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 223.1 mi from North Auburn, CA · 3h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
223 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 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 223.1 miles from North Auburn, 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
$103.35 one way
$206.70 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
156 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $106.58 | $213.17 |
| premium | $6.24 | $109.69 | $219.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $99.15 | $198.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$103
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$128–$153
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 156.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133.9 | 1 | $46.86 | $21.42 |
| Efficient EV | 111.6 | 1 | $39.05 | $17.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 178.5 | 2 | $62.48 | $28.56 |
Gas CO2
156 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
12:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°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
25 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
7h 19m 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 North Auburn, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 446.3 miles and takes about 7h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Canal Street, Luther Road, Grass Valley Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 223.1 miles from North Auburn, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $103.35 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 7h 19m, 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 North Auburn, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Auburn, CA to Long Beach, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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