How far is Long Beach, CA from Goleta, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Goleta, CA is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Ventura County, California.
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 Goleta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Goleta.
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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
30.5 mi · 35 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North, US 101 South: Ventura, Los Angeles
3062 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Ventura
3235 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
46.9 mi · 54 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight left
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on El Camino Real
19.7 mi · 23 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 217 South: UCSB, Airport
1164 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Ward Memorial Boulevard
1726 ft · 23 sec · Ward Memorial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Hollister Avenue
1444 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Hollister Avenue
2843 ft · 2 min · Hollister Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hollister Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Goleta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ventura Freeway
Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
46.9 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Goleta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Goleta?
The road trip is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thousand Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Long Beach and 62 miles from Goleta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.21 one way or $50.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Goleta.
Stop Ideas Near Thousand Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bella Capri Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Camarillo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thousand Oaks.
Moorpark
Simi Valley
Camarillo station
Chatsworth station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Goleta. Straight-line distance: 104.51 mi (168.19 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 Goleta
City in Santa Barbara County, California, United States
| Population | 32,629 |
| Coordinates | 34.4358300, -119.8276400 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goleta (-119.82764, 34.43583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $25.21 | $50.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $26.51 | $53.02 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $33.07 | $66.14 |
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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