How far is Long Beach, CA from Lake Isabella, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Lake Isabella, CA is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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 Lake Isabella.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Lake Isabella.
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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
121 m · 5 sec · Isabella Walker Pass Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Bodfish
1317 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Elizabeth Norris Road
1692 ft · 39 sec · Elizabeth Norris Road
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Turn left onto Lake Isabella Boulevard
3151 ft · 1 min · Lake Isabella Boulevard
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Turn right onto Erskine Creek Road
1337 ft · 42 sec · Erskine Creek Road
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Turn left onto Lake Ridge Way
120 m · 17 sec · Lake Ridge Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Ridge Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Lake Isabella.
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 Lake Isabella.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Lake Isabella?
The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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 88.7 miles from Long Beach and 88.5 miles from Lake Isabella.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 9:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.06 one way or $72.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Lake Isabella.
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 Lake Isabella. Straight-line distance: 128.91 mi (207.46 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 Lake Isabella
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 3,466 |
| Coordinates | 35.6180100, -118.4731400 |
| Altitude | 766 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Isabella (-118.47314, 35.61801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $36.06 | $72.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $37.91 | $75.83 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $39.02 | $78.04 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $47.29 | $94.59 |
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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