How far is Long Beach, CA from La Presa, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to La Presa, CA is about 116 miles (186.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in San Diego 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 La Presa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and La Presa.
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Start on East Ocean Boulevard
9 m · 3 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
129 m · 19 sec · Long Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2093 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
979 ft · 38 sec · Alamitos Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn sharp left onto Junipero Avenue
2637 ft · 2 min · Junipero Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
3.3 mi · 8 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on Garden Grove Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405 South, CA 22 East
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
893 ft · 12 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway
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Continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
10.3 mi · 12 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward La Paz Road, Moulton Parkway
133 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 73 South: Moulton Parkway
2519 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 73 South
3218 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
2.5 mi · 3 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
53.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Continue on Jacob Dekema Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 94 East: Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 125 South
2952 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamacha Boulevard, Paradise Valley Road
1416 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Elkelton Place
90 m · 9 sec · Elkelton Place
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Turn right onto Paradise Valley Road
1183 ft · 24 sec · Paradise Valley Road
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Continue on Jamacha Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Jamacha Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jamacha Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and La Presa.
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
53.7 mi · 01h 03m
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 Mostly Sunny near La Presa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to La Presa?
The road trip is about 116 miles (186.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Oceanside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Long Beach and 58 miles from La Presa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.60 one way or $47.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near La Presa.
Stop Ideas Near Oceanside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
San Clemente Business Licenses
City of San Clemente City Hall
Carlsbad Village Inn
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oceanside.
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and La Presa. Straight-line distance: 100.48 mi (161.71 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 La Presa
Census designated place
| Population | 34,169 |
| Coordinates | 32.7081100, -116.9972500 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Presa (-116.99725, 32.70811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $23.60 | $47.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.81 | $49.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.53 | $51.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $30.95 | $61.90 |
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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