Origin
North Edwards, CA
Morning in North Edwards on Thursday
Local time
6:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Edwards, CA to Long Beach, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
142 mi
228 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from North Edwards, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 142 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clay Mine Road, Mojave-Barstow Highway, Mojave for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71 miles from North Edwards, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 142 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m 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 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 142 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clay Mine Road 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from North Edwards, CA to Long Beach, CA is easy. At 2h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Edwards, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Mine Road | — | — |
| Mojave-Barstow Highway | — | — |
| Mojave | — | — |
| Mojave–Barstow Highway | — | — |
| Sierra Highway | — | — |
| Aerospace Highway | — | — |
| Antelope Valley Freeway | — | — |
| Golden State Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clay Mine Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Edwards, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on Bellaire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bellaire Avenue
2
Turn left onto Clay Mine Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Clay Mine Road
3
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Mojave-Barstow Highway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Mojave-Barstow Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward Mojave
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mojave
6
Turn left onto Mojave–Barstow Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Mojave–Barstow Highway
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Sierra Highway
8
Continue on Aerospace Highway
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Aerospace Highway
9
Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
48 mi
·
53 min
·
Antelope Valley Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Antelope Valley Freeway
11
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Golden State Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 405 South
14
Keep slight right
23 mi
·
26 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 710 South: Long Beach
17
Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 710 South: Long Beach
18
Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
19
Continue on Seaside Freeway
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
20
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
21
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoreline Drive
22
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chestnut Place
23
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ocean Boulevard
24
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71 miles from North Edwards, CA, or about 1h 16m 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 31 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
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 Edwards, 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 North Edwards, CA
This is one driving day of about 142 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from North Edwards, 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 71 mi from North Edwards, CA · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71 miles from North Edwards, 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
$32.64 one way
$65.28 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $33.63 | $67.27 |
| premium | $6.18 | $34.53 | $69.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.35 | $62.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.91 | $6.82 |
| Efficient EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.88 | $9.09 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Morning in Long Beach on Thursday
Local time
6:04 AM
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
14 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
2h 32m 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 North Edwards, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 142 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clay Mine Road, Mojave-Barstow Highway, Mojave. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71 miles from North Edwards, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.64 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from North Edwards, CA to Long Beach, CA is easy. At 2h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Edwards, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Edwards, CA to Long Beach, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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