How far is Long Beach, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Long Beach, IN to Portage, IN is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Portage.
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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
2162 ft · 1 min · North Karwick Road
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Turn right onto US-12
1.2 mi · 2 min · US-12
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on West Michigan Boulevard
1801 ft · 44 sec · West Michigan Boulevard
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Continue on East Michigan Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · East Michigan Boulevard
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Continue on West 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on US-12
1.1 mi · 2 min · US-12
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Continue on US-12
579 ft · 11 sec · US-12
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Continue on West Dunes Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Dunes Highway
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1319 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gary-Michigan City Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Gary-Michigan City Highway
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Turn left onto North Tremont Road
1843 ft · 52 sec · North Tremont Road
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Continue on County Road 100 East
783 ft · 24 sec · County Road 100 East
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Turn left
1029 ft · 24 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
2380 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 249: Portage, Port of Indiana
2430 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left
99 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Willowcreek Road
1 km · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1906 ft · 50 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Portage.
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.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
6.26 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Portage?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chesterton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Long Beach and 10.7 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterton
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 Chesterton.
Michigan City
Gary, IN
New Buffalo, Michigan
New Buffalo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Portage. Straight-line distance: 19.96 mi (32.12 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 Portage
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.5758700, -87.1761500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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