How far is Carmel, IN from Long Beach, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Long Beach, IN is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Long Beach.
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Start on East Main Street
1338 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
137 m · 25 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1251 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Parkway
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
105 mi · 2 hr 10 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen
1746 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto Laporte Trail
9.5 mi · 13 min · Laporte Trail
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Osborn Street
670 ft · 25 sec · Osborn Street
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Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Indiana Avenue
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Continue on Pine Lake Avenue
7.1 mi · 12 min · Pine Lake Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1783 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn straight
990 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Freyer Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Freyer Road
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Turn left onto US-12
1.1 km · 57 sec · US-12
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Turn right onto North Karwick Road
2176 ft · 1 min · North Karwick Road
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Continue on Avondale Drive
929 ft · 39 sec · Avondale Drive
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Turn left onto Oriole Trail
963 ft · 49 sec · Oriole Trail
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Turn left onto Somerset Road
64 m · 9 sec · Somerset Road
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Continue on Somerset Road
79 m · 11 sec · Somerset Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Claremont Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Long Beach.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Meridian Street
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
105 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carmel 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 Carmel to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Macy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Carmel and 74.3 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Carmel and Long Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carmel and Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Macy
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 Macy.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 127.62 mi (205.39 km).
#1 Carmel
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 101,643 |
| Coordinates | 39.9783700, -86.1180400 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Beach
Town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,139 |
| Coordinates | 41.7389300, -86.8569700 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Beach (-86.85697, 41.73893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $3.77 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.29 | $44.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.39 | $48.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.79 | $55.59 |
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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