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

The driving distance from Delhi, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 322.8 miles (519.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292 miles (470 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.81 mi
05h 34m
Flight
292.01 mi
469.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.01 mi
Kilometers
469.95 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.81 mi
Kilometers
519.52 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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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 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 5:54 PM PDT
Return by in Delhi
Thu, Oct 15, 11:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delhi
2026-10-15T12:19
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 5:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delhi
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
McFarland
CA

City in Kern County, California, United States

From Delhi
158 mi
02h 47m
To Long Beach
164.8 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
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 Delhi and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stephens Street

    2799 ft · 1 min · Stephens Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    123 m · 8 sec · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  14. 14

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

    115 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Avenue
115 mi · 36%
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 29%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 18%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 7%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 6%
Long Beach Freeway
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Avenue

Merge slight left

73.9 mi · 01h 24m

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
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
292 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McFarland
02h 47m from Delhi
Leave By
5:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Delhi 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 Delhi to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 322.8 miles (519.5 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158 miles from Delhi and 164.8 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 292 miles (470 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 5:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.31 one way or $142.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McFarland

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

13 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

39 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Visalia, California

72 mi away
425 E. Oak Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delhi and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 292.01 mi (469.95 km).

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#1 Delhi

Situated in Merced County at an elevation of 118 feet, this unincorporated community lies within central California's San Joaquin Valley along State Route 99.

Population0
Coordinates37.4321600, -120.7785400
Altitude36
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: Stephens Street (-120.778518, 37.432175)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.12 L · about $71.31
Round trip
$142.63
22.78 gal · 86.24 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $71.31 $142.63
Mid-grade $6.50 $74.02 $148.05
Premium $6.69 $76.19 $152.38
Diesel $8.41 $95.82 $191.65

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 Delhi and Long Beach. The current time is 12:19:25.

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.