How far is Del Rey, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Del Rey, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215 miles (346 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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
236.8 mi
04h 13m
Flight
214.98 mi
345.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.98 mi
Kilometers
345.97 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.8 mi
Kilometers
381.09 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM PDT
Return by in Del Rey
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Del Rey
2026-04-22T20:33
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 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
8:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Del Rey
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
Greenfield
CA

City in Monterey County, California, United States

From Del Rey
116.6 mi
02h 06m
To Long Beach
120.2 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Del Rey and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on South Portola Avenue

    543 ft · 26 sec · South Portola Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South del Rey Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South del Rey Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Adams Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · East Adams Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Bethel Avenue

    7.4 mi · 10 min · South Bethel Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  15. 15

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

    115 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 28 sec · South Chestnut Place

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Del Rey 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 40%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 25%
South Bethel Avenue
29.9 mi · 13%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 10%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 8%
Long Beach Freeway
2.37 mi · 1%
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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
215 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
02h 06m from Del Rey
Leave By
8:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Del Rey and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Del Rey to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Del Rey and 120.2 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 215 miles (346 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 8:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.23 one way or $96.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Del Rey and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenfield, 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 Greenfield.

RAIL

Bakersfield

12 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

47 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

52 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

79 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Del Rey and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 214.98 mi (345.97 km).

Del Rey

#1 Del Rey

Census designated place

Population1,639
Coordinates36.6591200, -119.5937400
Altitude105
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: South Portola Avenue (-119.593981, 36.658936)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.63 L · about $48.23
Round trip
$96.46
16.72 gal · 63.26 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $48.23 $96.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $50.71 $101.42
Premium $6.24 $52.19 $104.38
Diesel $7.57 $63.26 $126.52

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Del Rey and Long Beach. The current time is 20:33:11.

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.