How far is Long Beach, CA from Johnstonville, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Johnstonville, CA is about 573.8 miles (923.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 475.9 miles (765.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 32m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Johnstonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Johnstonville.
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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 right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
45.7 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Aerospace Highway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Sierra Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway
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Turn right onto Aerospace Highway
20 mi · 23 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Midland Trail
22 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Aerospace Highway
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Merge slight right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Edwards Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Edwards Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26.1 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on El Camino Sierra
5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra
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Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Line Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Line Street
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Turn right onto North Barlow Lane
1 mi · 2 min · North Barlow Lane
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Turn left onto North Sierra Highway
87.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · North Sierra Highway
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Turn right onto Sinclair Street
549 ft · 13 sec · Sinclair Street
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Turn left onto Emigrant Street
2635 ft · 41 sec · Emigrant Street
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Continue on Route 395
43.3 mi · 56 min · Route 395
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Continue on Main Street
19.3 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto County Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Woodfords Road
1 m · 1 sec · Woodfords Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodfords Road
1884 ft · 48 sec · Woodfords Road
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 North, US 395 North, US 50 East: Reno, Dayton, Fallon
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
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Continue straight
101.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Continue on Route 395
1953 ft · 31 sec · Route 395
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Turn left onto Johnstonville Road
50 m · 4 sec · Johnstonville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Johnstonville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Johnstonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial
Continue straight
101 mi · 01h 56m
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 Sunny near Johnstonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Johnstonville?
The road trip is about 573.8 miles (923.4 km) and usually takes 11h 32m 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?
Bishop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 286.1 miles from Long Beach and 287.6 miles from Johnstonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 475.9 miles (765.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.9 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 $126.79 one way or $253.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Johnstonville.
Stop Ideas Near Bishop
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 Bishop.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Johnstonville. Straight-line distance: 475.89 mi (765.87 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 Johnstonville
Located in the Honey Lake Valley of northeastern California at an elevation of 4131 feet, this census-designated place serves as a rural community near Susanville in Lassen County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3843400, -120.5874500 |
| Altitude | 1259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnstonville (-120.58745, 40.38434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 923 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 09m |
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 | $126.79 | $253.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $131.60 | $263.21 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $135.45 | $270.90 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $170.36 | $340.73 |
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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