How far is Long Beach, CA from Del Monte Forest, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Del Monte Forest, CA is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m 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
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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 06h 52m.
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 Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Del Monte Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Del Monte Forest.
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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
57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Paso Robles
1799 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Paso Robles Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue straight
1539 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paso Robles Highway
29.7 mi · 35 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue on Antelope Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Antelope Road
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Keep slight right
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit right
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
94.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue
948 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
773 ft · 17 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sanborn Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Sanborn Road
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Continue on East Blanco Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Blanco Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3198 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Monterey Salinas Highway
17.9 mi · 23 min · Monterey Salinas Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 68 West: Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach
1034 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 68 East: Pebble Beach
119 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 17 Mile Drive
32 m · 2 sec · 17 Mile Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto 17 Mile Drive
611 ft · 16 sec · 17 Mile Drive
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Turn right onto Sunridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Sunridge Road
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Continue on Sunridge Road
1148 ft · 53 sec · Sunridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunridge Road
543 ft · 13 sec · Sunridge Road
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Turn right onto Ronda Road
1621 ft · 1 min · Ronda Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronda Road
35 m · 5 sec · Ronda Road
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Continue on Sunridge Road
1762 ft · 35 sec · Sunridge Road
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Turn slight left onto Lopez Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lopez Road
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Turn left
70 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left onto Forest Lake Road
1380 ft · 1 min · Forest Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Del Monte Forest.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
94.5 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Chance Light Rain near Del Monte Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Del Monte Forest?
The road trip is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km) and usually takes 06h 52m 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?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.7 miles from Long Beach and 174.7 miles from Del Monte Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 $71.13 one way or $142.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Chance Light Rain near Del Monte Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Del Monte Forest. Straight-line distance: 288.04 mi (463.56 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 Del Monte Forest
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
| Population | 4,514 |
| Coordinates | 36.5863500, -121.9474600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Monte Forest (-121.94746, 36.58635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 562 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $71.13 | $142.26 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $74.79 | $149.59 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $76.98 | $153.95 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $93.30 | $186.60 |
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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