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

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Arvin, CA is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.46 mi
02h 38m
Flight
106.09 mi
170.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.09 mi
Kilometers
170.73 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.46 mi
Kilometers
213.18 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvin
Sat, Apr 11, 10:43 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sat, Apr 11, 1:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-11T08:04
Arrive Arvin
Sat, Apr 11, 10:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
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
Val Verde
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

From Long Beach
66.3 mi
01h 19m
To Arvin
66.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ocean Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Golden Avenue

    126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    761 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive

    2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    1984 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway

    2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Long Beach Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego

    697 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North, I 710: Long Beach Freeway North, Santa Monica

    855 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica

    1500 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    40.8 mi · 47 min · San Diego Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    11.5 mi · 12 min · Golden State Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Anenue, Greenfield

    1914 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on South Union Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South Union Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard

    5 mi · 7 min · East Bear Mountain Boulevard

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Boulevard

    36 m · 2 sec · Bear Mountain Boulevard

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Bear Mountain Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Bear Mountain Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Bear Mountain Boulevard

    155 m · 23 sec · Bear Mountain Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bear Mountain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Arvin.

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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
42.4 mi · 32%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 28%
Golden State Freeway
33.7 mi · 25%
Bear Mountain Boulevard
5.02 mi · 4%
East Bear Mountain Boulevard
5 mi · 4%
South Union Avenue
2.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

San Diego Freeway

Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

40.8 mi · 00h 47m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Val Verde
01h 19m from Long Beach
Leave By
1:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Long Beach and Light Rain Likely near Arvin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Arvin?

The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Long Beach and 66.2 miles from Arvin.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Long Beach and Light Rain Likely near Arvin.

Stop Ideas Near Val Verde

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

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

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

14 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Simi Valley

20 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

22 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
BUS

Fillmore, California

24 mi away
718 West Ventura St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Arvin. Straight-line distance: 106.09 mi (170.73 km).

Long Beach

#1 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
Arvin

#2 Arvin

City in Kern County, California, United States

Population21,757
Coordinates35.2091300, -118.8284300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Arvin (-118.82843, 35.20913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.71 L · about $27.00
Round trip
$54.00
9.36 gal · 35.42 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $27.00 $54.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $28.39 $56.78
Premium $6.24 $29.22 $58.43
Diesel $7.57 $35.41 $70.83

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Arvin. The current time is 08:04:13.

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.