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

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Brawley, CA is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.8 miles (262 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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
206.34 mi
04h 02m
Flight
162.8 mi
262 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.8 mi
Kilometers
262 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.34 mi
Kilometers
332.07 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brawley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-23T02:07
Arrive Brawley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 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
Cabazon
CA

Census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States

From Long Beach
103.1 mi
02h 01m
To Brawley
103.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on CA 86 South: CA 86 South, Brawley, El Centro

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
5 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 86 South
70.7 mi · 34%
Riverside Freeway
40 mi · 19%
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.5 mi · 16%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 9%
Moreno Valley Freeway
16.2 mi · 8%
Artesia Freeway
12.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

CA 86 South

Keep slight right to continue on CA 86 South: CA 86 South, Brawley, El Centro

70.7 mi · 01h 24m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
162.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cabazon
02h 01m from Long Beach
Leave By
8:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Brawley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Cabazon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Long Beach and 103.2 miles from Brawley.

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

The direct path is about 162.8 miles (262 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 8:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.00 one way or $84.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Brawley.

Stop Ideas Near Cabazon

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 Cabazon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cimarron Golf Resort
Food stop 13.1 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 12.9 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
Palm Springs City Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Palm Springs City Hall

Palm Springs , CA
3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
Rating 4.3/5 16 reviews City or town hall
Desert Princess Country Club
Food stop 13 mi away

Desert Princess Country Club

Cathedral City , CA
28555 Landau Blvd, Cathedral City, CA 92234, United States
Rating 4.5/5 296 reviews Country club,Function room facility,Golf club,Golf course,Restaurant,Spa,Tennis court

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cabazon.

BUS

Cabazon, CA

1 mi away
49500 Seminole Drive
RAIL

Palm Springs

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

Palm Springs Downtown, CA

25 mi away
190 North Indian Canyon Drive
BUS

Palm Springs (Buses), California

25 mi away
3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Brawley. Straight-line distance: 162.8 mi (262 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
Brawley

#2 Brawley

City in Imperial County, California, United States

Population26,015
Coordinates32.9786600, -115.5302700
Altitude-34
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Brawley (-115.53027, 32.97866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.56 L · about $42.00
Round trip
$84.00
14.56 gal · 55.12 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $42.00 $84.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $44.16 $88.32
Premium $6.24 $45.45 $90.90
Diesel $7.57 $55.09 $110.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Brawley. The current time is 02:07:50.

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.