How far is Long Beach, CA from La Quinta, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to La Quinta, CA is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and La Quinta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and La Quinta.
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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
38.1 mi · 44 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 118 West, CA 118 East: Simi Valley
705 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Simi Valley
130 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 118 West: Simi Valley
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.2 km · 53 sec · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Yosemite Avenue
1649 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Yosemite Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Yosemite Avenue
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Turn right onto Evening Sky Drive
2689 ft · 2 min · Evening Sky Drive
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Turn left onto Las Llajas Canyon Trail
128 m · 32 sec · Las Llajas Canyon Trail
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Continue on Las Llajas Canyon Trail
4.2 mi · 41 min · Las Llajas Canyon Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Las Llajas Canyon Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and La Quinta.
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
38.1 mi · 00h 44m
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 La Quinta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to La Quinta?
The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Long Beach and 31.6 miles from La Quinta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near La Quinta.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Topanga Canyon Town Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.
Westwood-UCLA, CA
Westchester, CA
Burbank Airport–South station
Glendale Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and La Quinta. Straight-line distance: 46.58 mi (74.96 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 Quinta
Town in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 42,271 |
| Coordinates | 34.3277800, -118.6406400 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Quinta (-118.64064, 34.32778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $12.86 | $25.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.53 | $27.05 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
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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