How far is Campo, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Campo, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 156.6 miles (252 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Campo and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campo and Long Beach.
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Start on Moore Road
126 m · 18 sec · Moore Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
25 m · 9 sec · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto Jeb Stuart Road
628 ft · 13 sec · Jeb Stuart Road
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Turn straight onto Jeb Stuart Lane
95 m · 6 sec · Jeb Stuart Lane
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Continue on Forest Gate Road
787 ft · 20 sec · Forest Gate Road
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Turn left onto Campo Road
11.5 mi · 17 min · Campo Road
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Continue on State Route 94
9.1 mi · 10 min · State Route 94
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Continue on Campo Road
8.8 mi · 10 min · Campo Road
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Continue on State Route 94
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 94
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Continue on Campo Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Campo Road
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Turn left onto Campo Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Campo Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spring Street
114 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Spring Street
2187 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 8 West: San Diego
1211 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Valley Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Mission Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 805 South, I 805 North: National City, Chula Vista, Los Angeles
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 805 North: Los Angeles
3275 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
14.1 mi · 16 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
9.6 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Rose Avenue
1321 ft · 51 sec · Rose Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
2029 ft · 1 min · Alamitos Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
1888 ft · 1 min · 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 Campo 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.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
35.4 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Clear leaving Campo 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 Campo to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carlsbad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Campo and 81.8 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Campo and Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Carlsbad
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Escondido Building Department
Aviara Golf Club
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlsbad.
Carlsbad Village station
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Campo and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 127.77 mi (205.62 km).
#1 Campo
Situated in the high desert foothills of southeastern San Diego County near the Mexican border, this community rests at an elevation of 2,615 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.6064500, -116.4689100 |
| Altitude | 797 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $6.26 | $34.62 | $69.25 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $35.94 | $71.88 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $36.99 | $73.98 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $46.52 | $93.05 |
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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