How far is Blythe, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Blythe, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 227.3 miles (365.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
227.28 mi
03h 45m
Flight
206.83 mi
332.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.83 mi
Kilometers
332.86 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.28 mi
Kilometers
365.77 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM PDT
Return by in Blythe
Tue, May 12, 11:50 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blythe
2026-05-12T16:20
Arrive Long Beach
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blythe
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Palm Springs
CA

A city in Riverside County, California.

From Blythe
113 mi
01h 52m
To Long Beach
114.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
107°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blythe and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blythe and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on East Hobsonway

    83 m · 13 sec · East Hobsonway

  2. 2

    Continue on East Hobsonway

    3096 ft · 2 min · East Hobsonway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lovekin Boulevard

    950 ft · 23 sec · South Lovekin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    92.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

    33.7 mi · 36 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward CA 60 West: Riverside

    1022 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway

    2677 ft · 33 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway

    16 mi · 20 min · Moreno Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Riverside Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1526 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Costa Mesa Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long Beach

    2569 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway

    12.7 mi · 15 min · Garden Grove Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on San Diego Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · East 7th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Rose Avenue

    1321 ft · 51 sec · Rose Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue

    2029 ft · 1 min · Alamitos Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard

    1888 ft · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blythe and Long Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
110 mi · 49%
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
33.7 mi · 15%
Main Street
16.9 mi · 7%
Moreno Valley Freeway
16.5 mi · 7%
Riverside Freeway
13.4 mi · 6%
Garden Grove Freeway
12.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

92.6 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
206.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Springs
01h 52m from Blythe
Leave By
9:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blythe and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blythe to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 227.3 miles (365.8 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Palm Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Blythe and 114.2 miles from Long Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 9:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.27 one way or $92.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blythe and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Palm Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Turtle Back Mesa Bed & Breakfast
Coffee break 12.5 mi away

Turtle Back Mesa Bed & Breakfast

Desert Hot Springs , CA
28700 Hotwell Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241, United States
Rating 4.5/5 13 reviews Bed & breakfast
Cimarron Golf Resort
Food stop 1.9 mi away

Cimarron Golf Resort

Cathedral City , CA
67603 30th Ave, Cathedral City, CA 92234, United States
Rating 4.4/5 534 reviews Public golf course,Event venue,Golf course,Golf driving range,Resort hotel,Restaurant,Wedding venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs
Stay option 1 mi away

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs

Cathedral City , CA
67967 Vista Chino, Cathedral City, CA 92234, United States
Rating 4.2/5 1,450 reviews Hotel
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Outdoor Resort Palm Springs

Cathedral City , CA
69411 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234, United States
Rating 4.5/5 260 reviews RV park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Springs.

BUS

Palm Springs (Buses), California

3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
BUS

Palm Springs Downtown, CA

1 mi away
190 North Indian Canyon Drive
RAIL

Palm Springs

7 mi away
Indian Ave. and Palm Springs Station Rd.
BUS

Palm Desert, CA

18 mi away
44449 Towne Center Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blythe and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 206.83 mi (332.86 km).

Blythe

#1 Blythe

City in California

Population19,673
Coordinates33.6103000, -114.5963500
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.

Population454,681
Coordinates33.7669600, -118.1892300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hobsonway (-114.59635, 33.610315)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.36 L · about $46.27
Round trip
$92.53
16.04 gal · 60.72 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $46.27 $92.53
Mid-grade $6.07 $48.65 $97.30
Premium $6.24 $50.07 $100.14
Diesel $7.57 $60.69 $121.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Blythe and Long Beach. The current time is 16:20:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.