Origin
Pasatiempo, CA
Late night in Pasatiempo on Friday
Local time
2:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pasatiempo, CA to Long Beach, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 3m
Distance
367.6 mi
592 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 52m
★
6 AM
7h 3m
8 AM
7h 26m
10 AM
7h 11m
12 PM
7h 9m
3 PM
7h 12m
5 PM
7h 25m
8 PM
6h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pasatiempo, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Long Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
Embark on a 367.6-mile journey from Pasatiempo, CA, to Long Beach, CA, with an estimated driving time of 7 hours and 3 minutes. This highway-focused drive is comfortably achievable in a single day, making it a solid option for a road trip if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. With a fuel cost estimated at $84, it's a budget-friendly excursion through California's Pacific Coast region. Expect a drive that leans heavily on major highways, offering a straightforward path to your destination.
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
183.8 miles from Pasatiempo, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 3m. Total distance: 367.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches on Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, and Pacheco Pass Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 181.1 miles on Westside Freeway, meaning you'll have extended periods of consistent driving. While primarily highway, the inclusion of Pacheco Pass Highway suggests potential for varied terrain and road conditions as you progress southward.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 181.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 367.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.3 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 316.7 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 30 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward Watsonville, Monterey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward Watsonville, Monterey
6
258.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m in
|
I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
316.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 1m in
|
I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
320.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 5m in
|
I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
7
365.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 58m 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,...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 181.1 mi | 3h 14m |
| I 5 Truck | 58.6 mi | 1h 7m |
| Pacheco Pass Highway | 35.8 mi | 42m |
| I 405 Truck | 23 mi | 26m |
| San Diego Freeway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Cabrillo Highway | 14 mi | 16m |
| Riverside Road | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Golden State Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 181.1 mi, about 3h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasatiempo, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Clubhouse Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Clubhouse Road
3
Continue on Pasatiempo Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pasatiempo Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
5
Merge onto CA 17
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Santa Cruz Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Watsonville, Monterey
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Cabrillo Highway
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cabrillo Highway
8
Merge onto CA 1
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Cabrillo Highway
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 152: Watsonville, Gilroy
10
Continue on CA 152
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on CA 152
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto CA 152
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Beach Street
13
Turn right onto Blackburn Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Blackburn Street
14
Turn left onto CA 129
222 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Riverside Drive
15
Continue on CA 129
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Road
16
Enter roundabout onto Riverside Road
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
Riverside Road
17
Continue on Riverside Road
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Riverside Road
18
Continue on CA 129
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Chittenden Road
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
20
Merge onto US 101
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
El Camino Real
21
Continue on US 101
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Valley Freeway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 353
Toward CA 25 East
23
At end of road, turn left onto CA 25
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
24
Continue on CR G7
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto CA 152
36 mi
·
42 min
·
Pacheco Pass Highway
26
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5: Los Angeles
27
Merge onto I 5
181 mi
·
3 hr 14 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 5 Truck
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405 Truck
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 405 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
377 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
Use the slight right lane.
34
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Exit 32B
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
35
Merge onto I 710
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on I 710
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
38
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoreline Drive
39
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chestnut Place
Use the left / uturn lanes.
40
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ocean Boulevard
41
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
42
Arrive at destination
East Ocean Boulevard
Trip Plan
For this 7-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Pasatiempo to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only two recommended stops, you have flexibility in pacing your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 181.1-mile stretch on Westside Freeway, as services can be spaced out on major highways. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach Long Beach without needing an overnight stay.
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 183.8 miles from Pasatiempo, CA, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.1 miles.
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 81 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.8 miles or 3h 34m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Beach, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pasatiempo, 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 Pasatiempo, CA
This is one driving day of about 367.6 miles and 7h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Pasatiempo, 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.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 181.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.8 mi from Pasatiempo, CA · 3h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.8 miles from Pasatiempo, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181.1 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$84.49 one way
$168.98 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $87.07 | $174.13 |
| premium | $6.18 | $89.40 | $178.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.16 | $162.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$109–$134
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.3 | 1 | $38.60 | $17.64 |
| Efficient EV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.17 | $14.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147 | 1 | $51.46 | $23.53 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Late night in Long Beach on Friday
Local time
2:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
SSW 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:38AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:38AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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
12 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 3m 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 Pasatiempo, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 367.6 miles and takes about 7h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, Pacheco Pass Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.8 miles from Pasatiempo, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $84.49 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 367.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.3 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 316.7 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pasatiempo, CA to Long Beach, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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