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

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Blythe, CA is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
230.35 mi
04h 21m
Flight
206.83 mi
332.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.83 mi
Kilometers
332.86 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.35 mi
Kilometers
370.71 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blythe
Tue, May 12, 9:16 PM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Wed, May 13, 1:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-05-12T16:55
Arrive Blythe
Tue, May 12, 9:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palm Springs
CA

A city in Riverside County, California.

From Long Beach
115 mi
02h 10m
To Blythe
115.3 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
107°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside

    3185 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    31.2 mi · 36 min · Riverside Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    1689 ft · 22 sec · Pomona Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway

    2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Moreno Valley Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway

    1 km · 42 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    18.2 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

    32.5 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    92.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Lovekin Boulevard

    1677 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Lovekin Boulevard

    1330 ft · 32 sec · South Lovekin Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Hobsonway

    2789 ft · 1 min · West Hobsonway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hobsonway

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
111 mi · 48%
Riverside Freeway
40 mi · 17%
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
33.5 mi · 15%
Moreno Valley Freeway
16.2 mi · 7%
Artesia Freeway
12.6 mi · 5%
Long Beach Freeway
5.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

92.6 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
206.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Springs
02h 10m from Long Beach
Leave By
8:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Blythe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km) and usually takes 04h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palm Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Long Beach and 115.3 miles from Blythe.

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

The direct path is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.90 one way or $93.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Blythe.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Palm Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Turtle Back Mesa Bed & Breakfast
Coffee break 14.2 mi away

Turtle Back Mesa Bed & Breakfast

Desert Hot Springs , CA
28700 Hotwell Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241, United States
Rating 4.5/5 13 reviews Bed & breakfast
Cimarron Golf Resort
Food stop 2.8 mi away

Cimarron Golf Resort

Cathedral City , CA
67603 30th Ave, Cathedral City, CA 92234, United States
Rating 4.4/5 534 reviews Public golf course,Event venue,Golf course,Golf driving range,Resort hotel,Restaurant,Wedding venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs
Stay option 2.1 mi away

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs

Cathedral City , CA
67967 Vista Chino, Cathedral City, CA 92234, United States
Rating 4.2/5 1,450 reviews Hotel
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Outdoor Resort Palm Springs

Cathedral City , CA
69411 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234, United States
Rating 4.5/5 260 reviews RV park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Springs.

BUS

Palm Springs (Buses), California

3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
BUS

Palm Springs Downtown, CA

1 mi away
190 North Indian Canyon Drive
RAIL

Palm Springs

7 mi away
Indian Ave. and Palm Springs Station Rd.
BUS

Palm Desert, CA

18 mi away
44449 Towne Center Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Blythe. Straight-line distance: 206.83 mi (332.86 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
Blythe

#2 Blythe

City in California

Population19,673
Coordinates33.6103000, -114.5963500
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Blythe (-114.59635, 33.6103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.77 L · about $46.90
Round trip
$93.80
16.26 gal · 61.54 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $46.90 $93.80
Mid-grade $6.07 $49.32 $98.63
Premium $6.24 $50.76 $101.51
Diesel $7.57 $61.52 $123.04

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Blythe. The current time is 16:55:23.

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.