Origin
Shingle Springs, CA
Late night in Shingle Springs on Friday
Local time
1:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Shingle Springs, 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 18m
Distance
434.8 mi
700 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$100
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 8m
★
6 AM
7h 19m
8 AM
7h 40m
10 AM
7h 26m
12 PM
7h 24m
3 PM
7h 27m
5 PM
7h 39m
8 PM
7h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shingle Springs, CA
Ryan Stephens
Long Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shingle Springs, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 434.8 miles and takes about 7h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Shingle Road, Bradshaw Road, Grant Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $99.94 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
217.4 miles from Shingle Springs, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 18m. Total distance: 434.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 18m drive with frequent turns across 434.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Shingle 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 18m, 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 Shingle Springs, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Shingle Road | — | — |
| Bradshaw Road | — | — |
| Grant Line Road | — | — |
| Kammerer Road | — | — |
| South Sacramento Freeway | — | — |
| CA 4 | — | — |
| Crosstown Freeway | — | — |
| I 5 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Shingle Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shingle Springs, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on Mother Lode Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mother Lode Drive
2
Turn right onto South Shingle Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Shingle Road
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
26 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward Bradshaw Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bradshaw Road
6
Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Bradshaw Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bradshaw Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradshaw Road
9
Turn right onto Grant Line Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grant Line Road
10
Continue on Kammerer Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Kammerer Road
11
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
12
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
30 mi
·
34 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward CA 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 4
14
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 5: Sacramento
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South
17
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Westside Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
Westside Freeway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi
·
4 hr 13 min
·
Westside Freeway
20
Keep slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 405 South
23
Keep slight right
23 mi
·
26 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 710 South: Long Beach
26
Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 710 South: Long Beach
27
Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
28
Continue on Seaside Freeway
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
29
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
30
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoreline Drive
31
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chestnut Place
32
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ocean Boulevard
33
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
34
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 217.4 miles from Shingle Springs, 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 96 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 217.4 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 18m
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 Shingle Springs, 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.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shingle Springs, CA
This is one driving day of about 434.8 miles and 7h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Shingle Springs, 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 217.4 mi from Shingle Springs, CA · 3h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
217 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 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 217.4 miles from Shingle Springs, 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
$99.94 one way
$199.87 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
152 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $102.98 | $205.97 |
| premium | $6.18 | $105.74 | $211.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $96.00 | $192.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$100
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$125–$150
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 152.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 130.4 | 1 | $45.65 | $20.87 |
| Efficient EV | 108.7 | 1 | $38.05 | $17.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 173.9 | 2 | $60.87 | $27.83 |
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 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
Late night in Long Beach on Friday
Local time
1:41 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
5 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
7h 18m 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 Shingle Springs, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 434.8 miles and takes about 7h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Shingle Road, Bradshaw Road, Grant Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 217.4 miles from Shingle Springs, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $99.94 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 18m, 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 Shingle Springs, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shingle Springs, 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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