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

The driving distance from Jamul, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 122.4 miles (197 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.39 mi
02h 15m
Flight
104.97 mi
168.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.97 mi
Kilometers
168.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.39 mi
Kilometers
196.96 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM PDT
Return by in Jamul
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamul
2026-04-19T08:06
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamul
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Oceanside
CA

The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.

From Jamul
59.7 mi
01h 07m
To Long Beach
62.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 94

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 94

  2. 2

    Continue on Campo Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Campo Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Campo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Campo Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Spring Street

    114 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Spring Street

    2187 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 8 West: San Diego

    1211 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mission Valley Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Mission Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 805 South, I 805 North: National City, Chula Vista, Los Angeles

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 805 North: Los Angeles

    3275 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

    35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor

    14.1 mi · 16 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor

  17. 17

    Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · East 7th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rose Avenue

    1321 ft · 51 sec · Rose Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue

    2029 ft · 1 min · Alamitos Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard

    1888 ft · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamul 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
65.7 mi · 54%
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
14.1 mi · 11%
Jacob Dekema Freeway
10.9 mi · 9%
Mission Valley Freeway
6.1 mi · 5%
Corona Del Mar Freeway
4.02 mi · 3%
Campo Road
3.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

San Diego Freeway

Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

35.4 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oceanside
01h 07m from Jamul
Leave By
2:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamul 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 Jamul to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 122.4 miles (197 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Oceanside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Jamul and 62.7 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamul and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Oceanside

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oceanside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Stay option 11.9 mi away

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad , CA
3075 Carlsbad Blvd #2906, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States
Rating 4.5/5 1,778 reviews Resort hotel,Indoor lodging
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

San Clemente Business Licenses

San Clemente , CA
910 Calle Negocio # 100, San Clemente, CA 92673, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City of San Clemente City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

City of San Clemente City Hall

San Clemente , CA
910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673, United States
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Corporate office,City or town hall
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Stay option 14.6 mi away

Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Carlsbad , CA
5420 Grand Pacific Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States
Rating 4.4/5 1,230 reviews Hotel,Indoor lodging,Meeting planning service,Wedding venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oceanside.

RAIL

Oceanside Transit Center

235 South Tremont Street
RAIL

Carlsbad Village station

5 mi away
2775 State Street
RAIL

Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA

11 mi away
6511 Avenida Encinas
RAIL

Encinitas, CA

18 mi away
25 East D Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamul and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 104.97 mi (168.94 km).

Jamul

#1 Jamul

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

Population6,163
Coordinates32.7170000, -116.8761300
Altitude304
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: State Route 94 (-116.876175, 32.716916)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.35 L · about $24.92
Round trip
$49.84
8.64 gal · 32.7 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $24.92 $49.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $26.21 $52.41
Premium $6.24 $26.97 $53.94
Diesel $7.57 $32.69 $65.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamul and Long Beach. The current time is 08:06:59.

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.