Origin
Wofford Heights, CA
Morning in Wofford Heights on Thursday
Local time
9:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wofford Heights, CA to Long Beach, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
182.7 mi
294 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wofford Heights, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Long Beach, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wofford Heights, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 182.7 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wofford Heights Boulevard, Isabella Walker Pass Road, Route 178 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.99 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
91.4 miles from Wofford Heights, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 182.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m 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 3h 31m drive with frequent turns across 182.7 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.
Wofford Heights Boulevard 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wofford Heights, CA to Long Beach, CA is easy. At 3h 31m 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 Wofford Heights, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wofford Heights Boulevard | — | — |
| Isabella Walker Pass Road | — | — |
| Route 178 | — | — |
| CHP Officer David W | — | — |
| 24th Street | — | — |
| Rosedale Highway | — | — |
| CA 99 South | — | — |
| Golden State Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wofford Heights Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wofford Heights, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on East Evans Road
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Evans Road
2
Turn left onto Wofford Heights Boulevard
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Wofford Heights Boulevard
3
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Isabella Walker Pass Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Isabella Walker Pass Road
5
Continue on Route 178
32 mi
·
46 min
·
Route 178
6
Continue on CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
7
Continue on 24th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
24th Street
8
Continue on Rosedale Highway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Rosedale Highway
9
Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South, CA 58 East
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
CA 99 South, CA 58 East
10
Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
26 mi
·
28 min
·
Golden State Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Golden State Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.4 miles from Wofford Heights, CA, or about 1h 45m 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 40 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.4 miles or 1h 45m 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 53m
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 Wofford Heights, 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 Wofford Heights, CA
This is one driving day of about 182.7 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Wofford Heights, 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 91.4 mi from Wofford Heights, CA · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.4 miles from Wofford Heights, 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
$41.99 one way
$83.98 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $43.27 | $86.55 |
| premium | $6.18 | $44.43 | $88.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.34 | $80.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.18 | $8.77 |
| Efficient EV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.99 | $7.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.58 | $11.69 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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
9:36 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
11 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
3h 31m 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 Wofford Heights, CA to Long Beach, CA covers 182.7 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wofford Heights Boulevard, Isabella Walker Pass Road, Route 178. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.4 miles from Wofford Heights, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 Wofford Heights, CA to Long Beach, CA is easy. At 3h 31m 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 Wofford Heights, CA to Long Beach, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wofford Heights, CA to Long Beach, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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