How far is Home Garden, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Home Garden, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
217.32 mi
03h 55m
Flight
193.41 mi
311.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.41 mi
Kilometers
311.27 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.32 mi
Kilometers
349.75 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Wed, Apr 29, 10:21 AM PDT
Return by in Home Garden
Wed, Apr 29, 2:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Home Garden
2026-04-29T06:26
Arrive Long Beach
Wed, Apr 29, 10:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Home Garden
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lebec
CA

City in California, United States of America

From Home Garden
110 mi
01h 57m
To Long Beach
107.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Home Garden and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Home Garden and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on South 10th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 10th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    608 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto George Alan Ingalls Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · George Alan Ingalls Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Lacey Boulevard

    6 mi · 7 min · Lacey Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue 296

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Avenue 296

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99: Los Angeles, Sacramento

    904 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 99 South: Los Angeles

    2612 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  18. 18

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

    115 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  22. 22

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 28 sec · South Chestnut Place

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Home Garden 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
27 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 44%
Golden State Highway
63.6 mi · 29%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 11%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 8%
Lacey Boulevard
6.01 mi · 3%
Avenue 296
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
193.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebec
01h 57m from Home Garden
Leave By
9:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Home Garden and Patchy Fog then 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 Home Garden to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Home Garden and 107.2 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.25 one way or $88.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Home Garden and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Lebec

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

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

BUS

Fillmore, California

50 mi away
718 West Ventura St.
BUS

Tehachapi, California

50 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

58 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

60 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Home Garden and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 193.41 mi (311.27 km).

Home Garden

#1 Home Garden

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

Population1,761
Coordinates36.3032800, -119.6362400
Altitude75
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: South 10th Avenue (-119.636954, 36.303283)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.03 L · about $44.25
Round trip
$88.50
15.34 gal · 58.06 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $44.25 $88.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $46.53 $93.05
Premium $6.24 $47.88 $95.77
Diesel $7.57 $58.04 $116.08

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Home Garden and Long Beach. The current time is 06:26:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.