How far is Long Beach, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Long Beach, IN to Carmel, IN is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Carmel.
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Start on Claremont Avenue
42 m · 6 sec · Claremont Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Somerset Road
37 m · 6 sec · Somerset Road
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Continue on Somerset Road
64 m · 14 sec · Somerset Road
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Turn right onto Oriole Trail
963 ft · 47 sec · Oriole Trail
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Turn right onto Avondale Drive
929 ft · 32 sec · Avondale Drive
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Continue on North Karwick Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Karwick Road
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Continue on Warnke Road
614 ft · 19 sec · Warnke Road
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Continue on Warnke Road
1734 ft · 52 sec · Warnke Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Michigan Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
662 ft · 22 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
6.5 mi · 11 min · Monroe Street
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1116 ft · 27 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1887 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn left
98 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn right
8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Keystone Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1208 ft · 42 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Carmel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue straight
84.6 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Carmel?
The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Macy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Long Beach and 82.5 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Long Beach and Carmel, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Macy
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 Macy.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 127.62 mi (205.39 km).
#1 Long Beach
Town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,139 |
| Coordinates | 41.7389300, -86.8569700 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carmel
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 101,643 |
| Coordinates | 39.9783700, -86.1180400 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.82 | $41.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.48 | $46.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.28 | $58.56 |
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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