How far is Long Beach, CA from Los Altos Hills, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Los Altos Hills, CA is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 333.9 miles (537.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Los Altos Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Los Altos Hills.
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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 right to continue on Westside Freeway
182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 North: Cupertino, Mountain View
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 North, I 280 South: San Jose, San Francisco
2744 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 North: San Francisco
3159 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
779 ft · 10 sec · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Foothill Expressway, Grant Road
1163 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on G5: Foothill Expressway, Grant Road
72 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Expressway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Foothill Expressway
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Turn left onto West Edith Avenue
1106 ft · 36 sec · West Edith Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fremont Road
1.3 km · 3 min · West Fremont Road
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Turn left onto Concepcion Road
558 ft · 21 sec · Concepcion Road
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Turn left onto Alto Verde Lane
559 ft · 25 sec · Alto Verde Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alto Verde Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Los Altos Hills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
183 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Los Altos Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Los Altos Hills?
The road trip is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km) and usually takes 07h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.7 miles from Long Beach and 188.6 miles from Los Altos Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 333.9 miles (537.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.79 one way or $153.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Los Altos Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Los Altos Hills. Straight-line distance: 333.91 mi (537.37 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 Los Altos Hills
City in Santa Clara County, California, United States
| Population | 8,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.3796600, -122.1374600 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Altos Hills (-122.13746, 37.37966)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 607 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
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 | $76.79 | $153.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $80.74 | $161.48 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $83.09 | $166.19 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $100.72 | $201.43 |
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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