How far is Hammond, IN from Long Beach, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Long Beach, IN is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Long Beach.
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Start on Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
1 km · 2 min · 173rd Street
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Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1667 ft · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn left onto 175th Street
821 ft · 32 sec · 175th Street
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Turn right onto Indianapolis Boulevard
1325 ft · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
2284 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
19.6 mi · 25 min · Borman Expressway
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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 Hammond and Long Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Borman Expressway
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
19.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Burns Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Hammond and 19.6 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Burns Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 34.89 mi (56.15 km).
#1 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.77 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
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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