How far is Gary, IN from Long Beach, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Long Beach, IN is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Settlement in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Long Beach.
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Start on 10th Place
77 m · 16 sec · 10th Place
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Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard
638 ft · 18 sec · Harrison Boulevard
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Continue on Harrison Street
2542 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
2766 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1020 ft · 36 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
5.4 mi · 6 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94, US 6, SR 51: Detroit, Lake Station
851 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
622 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
3126 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Porter
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
9.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1319 ft · 31 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Dunes Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Dunes Highway
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Turn straight onto US-12
1.2 mi · 2 min · US-12
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Continue on West 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on West Michigan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Michigan Boulevard
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on US-12
1.2 mi · 2 min · US-12
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Turn left onto North Karwick Road
2162 ft · 1 min · North Karwick Road
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Continue on Avondale Drive
929 ft · 39 sec · Avondale Drive
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Turn left onto Oriole Trail
963 ft · 49 sec · Oriole Trail
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Turn left onto Somerset Road
64 m · 9 sec · Somerset Road
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Continue on Somerset Road
79 m · 11 sec · Somerset Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Claremont Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Long Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
9.41 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gary 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 Gary to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Porter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Gary and 16.3 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Porter
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 Porter.
Michigan City
Gary, IN
New Buffalo
New Buffalo, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 27.19 mi (43.76 km).
#1 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Beach
Town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,139 |
| Coordinates | 41.7389300, -86.8569700 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Beach (-86.85697, 41.73893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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