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

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Auburn, CA is about 440.9 miles (709.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 389.1 miles (626.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
440.91 mi
08h 09m
Flight
389.1 mi
626.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
389.1 mi
Kilometers
626.2 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
440.91 mi
Kilometers
709.57 km
Drive Time
08h 09m

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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 08h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, Apr 11, 4:15 PM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 12, 12:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-11T08:06
Arrive Auburn
Sat, Apr 11, 4:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
08h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:09 PM to 3:39 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Huron
CA

Small city in Fresno County, California

From Long Beach
220.6 mi
04h 04m
To Auburn
220.3 mi
04h 04m

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
44°F
Saturday Night

Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    46 mi · 51 min · Westside Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, I 80 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe

    975 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, I 80 Business East: South Lake Tahoe, Broadway

    809 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, I 80 East: South Lake Tahoe

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Capital City Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street

    106 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street

    989 ft · 20 sec · Maple Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    56 m · 13 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
297 mi · 67%
San Diego Freeway
42.4 mi · 10%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 9%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 5%
Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.6 mi · 4%
Capital City Freeway
10.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
389.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huron
04h 04m from Long Beach
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Long Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 440.9 miles (709.6 km) and usually takes 08h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.6 miles from Long Beach and 220.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 389.1 miles (626.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $89.77 one way or $179.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Long Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Huron

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

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

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

26 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Kettleman City, California

28 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

29 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Hanford station

43 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 389.1 mi (626.2 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
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in California, United States

Population14,205
Coordinates38.8965700, -121.0768900
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Auburn (-121.07689, 38.89657)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 710 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.56 gal
58.89 L · about $89.77
Round trip
$179.53
31.12 gal · 117.78 L
Estimated CO2
138.3 kg one way
Round trip: 276.6 kg / 610 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $89.77 $179.53
Mid-grade $6.07 $94.39 $188.77
Premium $6.24 $97.14 $194.28
Diesel $7.57 $117.74 $235.49

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 Auburn. The current time is 08:06:33.

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.