Drive Time
6h 46m
Distance
422.7 mi
680 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
Photo: Saidamir Mukhitdinov
The drive from Belvedere Tiburon, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 422.7 miles and takes about 6h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tiburon Boulevard, US 101 North, Redwood Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.41 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
211.4 miles from Belvedere Tiburon, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 46m drive with frequent turns across 422.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tiburon Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 101 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Redwood Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Anselmo | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richmond Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 580 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John T | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Belvedere Tiburon, CA and Long Beach, CA.
Start on Juanita Lane
At the end of the road, turn left onto Tiburon Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 North: Eureka
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
Take the exit slight right toward San Anselmo, Richmond Bridge
Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Richmond Bridge
Turn slight right onto Richmond Bridge
Turn straight onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
Take the ramp straight toward I 580 East
Merge slight left onto John T. Knox Freeway
Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
Keep slight right
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
Keep slight right
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach
Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
Continue on Seaside Freeway
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
Continue on Shoreline Drive
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 93 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 211.4 miles or 3h 23m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Beach, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Belvedere Tiburon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belvedere Tiburon, CA
This is one driving day of about 422.7 miles and 6h 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 211.4 mi from Belvedere Tiburon, CA · 3h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
211 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.
A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 211.4 miles from Belvedere Tiburon, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$57.41 one way
$114.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $64.07 | $128.14 |
| premium | $4.15 | $69.06 | $138.13 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $62.41 | $124.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 126.8 | 1 | $44.38 | $20.29 |
| Efficient EV | 105.7 | 1 | $36.99 | $16.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 169.1 | 2 | $59.18 | $27.05 |
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
49 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Belvedere Tiburon on Saturday
Local time
8:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Long Beach on Saturday
Local time
8:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Modesto, CA
211 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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