How far is Alta Sierra, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Alta Sierra, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alta Sierra and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alta Sierra and Long Beach.
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Start on Old State Road
148 m · 22 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
2227 ft · 1 min · Old State Road
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Turn right onto Evans Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Evans Road
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Turn sharp right onto Wofford Heights Boulevard
6.5 mi · 10 min · Wofford Heights Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isabella Walker Pass Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Isabella Walker Pass Road
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Continue on Route 178
31.9 mi · 46 min · Route 178
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Continue on CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 min · CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
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Continue on 24th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 24th Street
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Continue on Rosedale Highway
1552 ft · 30 sec · Rosedale Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South, CA 58 East
1895 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
25.7 mi · 28 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
23 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach
115 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
1624 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Continue on Seaside Freeway
2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
1821 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place
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Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alta Sierra and Long Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alta Sierra and Sunny near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alta Sierra to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Alta Sierra and 94.4 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.77 one way or $77.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alta Sierra and Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alta Sierra and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 137.29 mi (220.95 km).
#1 Alta Sierra
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
| Population | 7,047 |
| Coordinates | 35.7312600, -118.5539000 |
| Altitude | 1743 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
| Population | 454,681 |
| Coordinates | 33.7669600, -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $40.76 | $81.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $41.95 | $83.91 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $50.85 | $101.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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