How far is Forest Meadows, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Forest Meadows, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 382.5 miles (615.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Tulare County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Meadows and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Meadows and Long Beach.
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Start on Cedar Vista Drive
945 ft · 42 sec · Cedar Vista Drive
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Turn left onto Highway 4
11 mi · 16 min · Highway 4
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Turn left onto Vallecito Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Vallecito Road
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Turn sharp left onto South Main Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Rawhide Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rawhide Road
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Continue on Rawhide Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Rawhide Road
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto La Grange Road
26.1 mi · 39 min · La Grange Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Merced Falls Road
2230 ft · 38 sec · Merced Falls Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
118 m · 7 sec · La Grange Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
18 mi · 27 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto CA 59 South
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto V Street
1216 ft · 25 sec · V Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1919 ft · 34 sec · West 13th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward CA 99 South
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1736 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
55.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
23 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach
115 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
1624 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Continue on Seaside Freeway
2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
1821 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place
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Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Meadows and Long Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Forest Meadows 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 Forest Meadows to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 382.5 miles (615.5 km) and usually takes 06h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tulare is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.4 miles from Forest Meadows and 193.1 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.82 one way or $155.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Forest Meadows and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Tulare
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 Tulare.
Visalia, California
Goshen Junction, California
Corcoran station
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Meadows and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 328.39 mi (528.5 km).
#1 Forest Meadows
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
| Population | 1,249 |
| Coordinates | 38.1685100, -120.4065900 |
| Altitude | 1028 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
| Population | 454,681 |
| Coordinates | 33.7669600, -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 615 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
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 | $5.77 | $77.82 | $155.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $81.83 | $163.66 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $84.22 | $168.44 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $102.08 | $204.16 |
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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