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

The driving distance from Coarsegold, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256 miles (412 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.78 mi
04h 57m
Flight
256.01 mi
412.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.01 mi
Kilometers
412.01 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.78 mi
Kilometers
456.7 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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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 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 5:16 PM PDT
Return by in Coarsegold
Thu, Oct 15, 10:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coarsegold
2026-10-15T12:18
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 5:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coarsegold
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
Oildale
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Coarsegold
140.1 mi
02h 28m
To Long Beach
143.7 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southern Yosemite Highway

    28.2 mi · 38 min · Southern Yosemite Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Yosemite Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Yosemite Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.6 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach

    115 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coarsegold 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
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 33%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 21%
CA 99 South
40.4 mi · 14%
Southern Yosemite Highway
28.2 mi · 10%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 8%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

58.6 mi · 01h 03m

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
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
256 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oildale
02h 28m from Coarsegold
Leave By
7:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coarsegold 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 Coarsegold to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Oildale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Coarsegold and 143.7 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 256 miles (412 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.67 one way or $125.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coarsegold and Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Oildale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oildale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oildale.

RAIL

Bakersfield

5 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

34 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

61 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

87 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coarsegold and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 256.01 mi (412.01 km).

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#1 Coarsegold

Positioned in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera County at an elevation of 2,218 feet, this community lies along State Route 41, a primary corridor to Yosemite National Park.

Population0
Coordinates37.2621700, -119.7009800
Altitude676
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: (-119.70084, 37.262143)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.91 L · about $62.67
Round trip
$125.35
20.02 gal · 75.82 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $62.67 $125.35
Mid-grade $6.50 $65.05 $130.11
Premium $6.69 $66.96 $133.91
Diesel $8.41 $84.21 $168.43

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Coarsegold and Long Beach. The current time is 12:18:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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