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

The driving distance from Firebaugh, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 268 miles (431.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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
267.98 mi
04h 20m
Flight
248.92 mi
400.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.92 mi
Kilometers
400.59 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.98 mi
Kilometers
431.28 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM PDT
Return by in Firebaugh
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Firebaugh
2026-04-22T20:30
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Firebaugh
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 Firebaugh
133.8 mi
02h 10m
To Long Beach
134.2 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
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 Firebaugh and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on O Street

    117 m · 12 sec · O Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    113 m · 10 sec · 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Derrick Avenue

    1611 ft · 34 sec · Derrick Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Derrick Avenue

    22.5 mi · 31 min · Derrick Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1144 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    127.4 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  13. 13

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

    115 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Firebaugh 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
186 mi · 69%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 9%
Derrick Avenue
23.1 mi · 9%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 7%
Golden State Freeway
4.07 mi · 2%
Long Beach Freeway
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

127 mi · 02h 17m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
248.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
02h 10m from Firebaugh
Leave By
8:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Firebaugh 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 Firebaugh to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 268 miles (431.3 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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 133.8 miles from Firebaugh and 134.2 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 8:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.57 one way or $109.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Firebaugh 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 Firebaugh and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 248.92 mi (400.59 km).

Firebaugh

#1 Firebaugh

City in Fresno County, California, United States of America

Population7,756
Coordinates36.8588400, -120.4560100
Altitude46
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: O Street (-120.456235, 36.858693)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.8 L · about $54.57
Round trip
$109.15
18.92 gal · 71.6 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $54.57 $109.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $57.38 $114.77
Premium $6.24 $59.06 $118.12
Diesel $7.57 $71.58 $143.17

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 Firebaugh and Long Beach. The current time is 20:30:47.

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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.