How far is Long Beach, CA from Bethel Island, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Bethel Island, CA is about 376.2 miles (605.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 351.3 miles (565.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 07h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Bethel Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Bethel Island.
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Start on East Ocean Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Golden Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
761 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive
2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
1984 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway
2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway
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Continue on Long Beach Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego
697 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North, I 710: Long Beach Freeway North, Santa Monica
855 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica
1500 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
40.8 mi · 47 min · San Diego Freeway
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
13.9 mi · 15 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Patterson Pass Road
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Mountain House Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Mountain House Parkway
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Turn right onto International Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · International Parkway
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Continue on Mountain House Parkway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mountain House Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Byron Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Byron Road
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Continue on Byron-Bethany Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Byron-Bethany Road
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Continue on Byron Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Byron Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Brentwood Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Brentwood Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cypress Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · East Cypress Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Island Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bethel Island Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Island Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Bethel Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Long Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Bethel Island?
The road trip is about 376.2 miles (605.5 km) and usually takes 07h 13m 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?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.2 miles from Long Beach and 188 miles from Bethel Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 351.3 miles (565.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 $76.55 one way or $153.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Long Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Island.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Bethel Island. Straight-line distance: 351.31 mi (565.38 km).
#1 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
| Population | 454,681 |
| Coordinates | 33.7669600, -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel Island
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 38.0149200, -121.6405100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel Island (-121.64051, 38.01492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 605 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $5.77 | $76.55 | $153.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $80.50 | $160.99 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $82.84 | $165.69 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $100.41 | $200.83 |
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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