Origin
Suisun, CA
Afternoon in Suisun on Sunday
Local time
12:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suisun, CA to Long Beach, CA
Drive Time
7h 48m
Distance
411.9 mi
663 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$95
one way
Suisun, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Long Beach, CA
Saidamir Mukhitdinov
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Suisun to Long Beach, expect a straightforward 411.9-mile journey that typically takes about 7 hours and 48 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on the Westside Freeway, I-5 Truck, and CA-12 to traverse the Pacific Coast region. While it is technically feasible to complete this trip in a single day, be prepared for a long stint behind the wheel. Budgeting roughly $95 for fuel is a smart move before you head out. Ultimately, this drive is a practical choice if your goal is to reach Southern California as directly as possible without unnecessary detours.
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
206 miles from Suisun, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly focused interstate experience, as 99% of this trip takes place on highways. The character of the drive is defined by the Westside Freeway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 263.7 miles. Because this is primarily an interstate-heavy route, you will find a consistent, high-speed pace throughout most of the day. The transition from the northern part of the Pacific Coast down to Long Beach is defined by these major arteries rather than winding local roads. It is an efficient, no-nonsense drive that favors utility and steady progress over technical maneuvering.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 263.7 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 0.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 411.9 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 302.7 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
66.1 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
302.7 mi into trip
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~5h 39m in
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I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
365.1 mi into trip
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~6h 51m in
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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
409.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 43m 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 | 263.7 mi | 4h 43m |
| I 5 Truck | 58.6 mi | 1h 7m |
| CA 12 | 37.6 mi | 53m |
| I 405 Truck | 23 mi | 26m |
| San Diego Freeway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Golden State Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Long Beach Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Shoreline Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 263.7 mi, about 4h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suisun, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on Solano Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
Solano Street
2
Continue on Kellogg Street
408 ft
·
20 sec
·
Kellogg Street
3
Turn right onto Morgan Street
306 ft
·
17 sec
·
Morgan Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto Lotz Way
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Lotz Way
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Merge onto CA 12
14 mi
·
20 min
·
CA 12
Use the straight lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto CA 12
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
CA 12
9
Continue on CA 12
23 mi
·
32 min
·
CA 12
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge onto I 5
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
·
Westside Freeway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
237 mi
·
4 hr 13 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the none lane.
16
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.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405 Truck
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 405 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
377 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Exit 32B
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
21
Merge onto I 710
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 710
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
24
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoreline Drive
Use the none lane.
25
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chestnut Place
Use the left / uturn lanes.
26
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ocean Boulevard
Use the none lane.
27
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
28
Arrive at destination
East Ocean Boulevard
Trip Plan
To manage the 411.9-mile distance effectively, plan for at least two intentional stops to stretch your legs and break up the monotony of the highway. Because the drive is largely interstate-based, traffic patterns on the Westside Freeway can significantly impact your total travel time, so check local conditions before you depart. Given the $95 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before leaving Suisun ensures you won't have to worry about finding a station during the long 263.7-mile stretch. Aiming for an early morning departure is your best strategy to navigate the route within the estimated 7-hour and 48-minute window. If you find yourself tiring, don't hesitate to utilize those two planned stops to maintain your focus for the final approach into Long Beach.
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 206 miles from Suisun, CA, or about 3h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 263.7 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 91 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 206 miles or 3h 56m 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 36m
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 Suisun, 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.
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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 Suisun, CA
This is one driving day of about 411.9 miles and 7h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Suisun, 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 263.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 206 mi from Suisun, CA · 3h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
206 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 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 206 miles from Suisun, 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 263.7 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
$95.39 one way
$190.77 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
144 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $98.37 | $196.74 |
| premium | $6.24 | $101.24 | $202.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $91.51 | $183.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$95
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$120–$145
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 123.6 | 1 | $43.25 | $19.77 |
| Efficient EV | 103 | 1 | $36.04 | $16.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 164.8 | 2 | $57.67 | $26.36 |
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 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
12:22 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
26 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 48m 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 Suisun, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 411.9 miles and takes about 7h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, CA 12. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 206 miles from Suisun, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $95.39 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 24 significant decision points across 411.9 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 302.7 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Suisun, CA to Long Beach, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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