How far is Long Beach, CA from Del Rey, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Del Rey, CA is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215 miles (346 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monterey County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Del Rey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Del Rey.
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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
80.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bethel Avenue, Kamm Avenue
1607 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Bethel Avenue
7.2 mi · 10 min · South Bethel Avenue
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Turn left onto East Adams Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · East Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto South del Rey Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South del Rey Avenue
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Turn left onto South Portola Avenue
24 m · 4 sec · South Portola Avenue
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Continue on South Portola Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · South Portola Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Portola Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Del Rey.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
80.9 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Del Rey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Del Rey?
The road trip is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.5 miles from Long Beach and 116.2 miles from Del Rey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215 miles (346 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.36 one way or $94.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Del Rey.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
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 Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Del Rey. Straight-line distance: 214.98 mi (345.97 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 Rey
Census designated place
| Population | 1,639 |
| Coordinates | 36.6591200, -119.5937400 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Rey (-119.59374, 36.65912)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $47.36 | $94.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $49.80 | $99.60 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $51.26 | $102.51 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $62.13 | $124.25 |
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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