How far is Long Beach, CA from Kernville, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Kernville, CA is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Kernville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Kernville.
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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
26.3 mi · 29 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 West: 24th Street, Rosedale Highway
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 178 East: Downtown
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Rosedale Highway
1083 ft · 20 sec · Rosedale Highway
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Continue on 24th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 24th Street
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Continue on 23rd Street
3231 ft · 1 min · 23rd Street
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Keep slight left to continue on CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
7.4 mi · 8 min · CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Route 178
31.9 mi · 46 min · Route 178
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Continue on Isabella Walker Pass Road
1.4 mi · 1 min · Isabella Walker Pass Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 155
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Wofford Heights Boulevard
6.6 mi · 10 min · Wofford Heights Boulevard
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Continue on Wofford Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Wofford Boulevard
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Continue on Burlando Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Burlando Road
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Turn left onto Big Blue Road
12 m · 2 sec · Big Blue Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Big Blue Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Kernville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
40.8 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Kernville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Kernville?
The road trip is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Long Beach and 94 miles from Kernville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 9:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.31 one way or $76.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Kernville.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Kernville. Straight-line distance: 137.99 mi (222.07 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 Kernville
Census-designated place in the southern Sierra Nevada, in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 35.7546700, -118.4253600 |
| Altitude | 813 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kernville (-118.42536, 35.75467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $38.31 | $76.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $40.28 | $80.56 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $41.45 | $82.91 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $50.24 | $100.49 |
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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