How far is Long Beach, CA from Cedar Ridge, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Cedar Ridge, CA is about 368 miles (592.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 50m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Cedar Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Cedar Ridge.
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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 left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
22 mi · 25 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 140 West, CA 59 North
3271 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto V Street
998 ft · 24 sec · V Street
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Turn left onto West 16th Street
1917 ft · 33 sec · West 16th Street
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Turn right onto Snelling Highway
17.7 mi · 26 min · Snelling Highway
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Continue on La Grange Road
118 m · 7 sec · La Grange Road
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Continue on Merced Falls Road
2230 ft · 40 sec · Merced Falls Road
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Turn left onto La Grange Road
26.1 mi · 39 min · La Grange Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Soulsbyville Road
988 ft · 34 sec · Soulsbyville Road
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Turn right onto Longeway Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Longeway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Longeway Road
2185 ft · 55 sec · Longeway Road
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Turn right onto Big Hill Road
106 m · 10 sec · Big Hill Road
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Turn right onto Kewin Mill Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Kewin Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kewin Mill Road
48 m · 10 sec · Kewin Mill Road
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Turn left onto Estralita Drive
135 m · 20 sec · Estralita Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Estralita Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Cedar Ridge.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
111 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Clear near Cedar Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Cedar Ridge?
The road trip is about 368 miles (592.3 km) and usually takes 07h 25m 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?
Pixley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.2 miles from Long Beach and 183.9 miles from Cedar Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 $81.33 one way or $162.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Clear near Cedar Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Pixley
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 Pixley.
Corcoran station
Visalia, California
Wasco station
Goshen Junction, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Cedar Ridge. Straight-line distance: 319.14 mi (513.6 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 Cedar Ridge
Situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Tuolumne County at an elevation of 3,717 feet, this census-designated place lies within heavily forested terrain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0657600, -120.2768600 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Ridge (-120.27686, 38.06576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $6.26 | $81.33 | $162.66 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $84.42 | $168.84 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $86.89 | $173.78 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $109.28 | $218.57 |
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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