How far is Long Beach, CA from Le Grand, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Le Grand, CA is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
287.66 mi
05h 28m
Flight
265.72 mi
427.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.72 mi
Kilometers
427.64 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.66 mi
Kilometers
462.95 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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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 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Grand
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 11:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Le Grand
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Shafter
CA

City in Kern County, California, United States

From Long Beach
144 mi
02h 44m
To Le Grand
143.7 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Le Grand.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Le Grand.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ocean Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Golden Avenue

    126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    761 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive

    2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    1984 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway

    2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Long Beach Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego

    697 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North, I 710: Long Beach Freeway North, Santa Monica

    855 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica

    1500 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    40.8 mi · 47 min · San Diego Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Le Grand Avenue, Mintum Road

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Avenue 27

    141 m · 11 sec · Avenue 27

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Road 15

    3043 ft · 1 min · Road 15

  27. 27

    Continue on South Minturn Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · South Minturn Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Le Grand Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Le Grand Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Le Grand Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Le Grand.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
111 mi · 39%
Golden State Freeway
55.6 mi · 19%
San Diego Freeway
42.4 mi · 15%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 13%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 8%
Northbound California State Route 99
5.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
265.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shafter
02h 44m from Long Beach
Leave By
6:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Le Grand.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Le Grand?

The road trip is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Shafter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144 miles from Long Beach and 143.7 miles from Le Grand.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.56 one way or $117.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Le Grand.

Stop Ideas Near Shafter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shafter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shafter.

RAIL

Wasco station

12 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

27 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Corcoran station

71 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Kettleman City, California

82 mi away
3300 Hubert Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Le Grand. Straight-line distance: 265.72 mi (427.64 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.

Population454,681
Coordinates33.7669600, -118.1892300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Le Grand

#2 Le Grand

City in Merced County, California, United States

Population1,659
Coordinates37.2285500, -120.2482300
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Le Grand (-120.24823, 37.22855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.42 L · about $58.56
Round trip
$117.11
20.3 gal · 76.84 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $58.56 $117.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $61.57 $123.14
Premium $6.24 $63.37 $126.73
Diesel $7.57 $76.81 $153.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Le Grand. The current time is 00:26:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.