How far is Long Beach, CA from Manteca, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Manteca, CA is about 354.3 miles (570.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 326 miles (524.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
354.32 mi
06h 33m
Flight
326.04 mi
524.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
326.04 mi
Kilometers
524.71 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.32 mi
Kilometers
570.23 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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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 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manteca
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Manteca
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:33 PM to 2:03 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Long Beach
177.3 mi
03h 16m
To Manteca
177 mi
03h 16m

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
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Manteca.

  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 right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Westside Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Manteca Road, Main Street

    1870 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Yosemite Avenue

    36 m · 4 sec · East Yosemite Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Yosemite Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
240 mi · 68%
San Diego Freeway
42.4 mi · 12%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 11%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 6%
CA 120 East
4.78 mi · 1%
Long Beach Freeway
2.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
326 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
03h 16m from Long Beach
Leave By
10:54 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Manteca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Manteca?

The road trip is about 354.3 miles (570.2 km) and usually takes 06h 33m 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?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from Long Beach and 177 miles from Manteca.

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

The direct path is about 326 miles (524.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 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 $72.11 one way or $144.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lost Hills, 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 Lost Hills.

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Manteca. Straight-line distance: 326.04 mi (524.71 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
Manteca

#2 Manteca

A city in San Joaquin County, California.

Population84,445
Coordinates37.7974300, -121.2160500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Manteca (-121.21605, 37.79743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 570 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.5 gal
47.33 L · about $72.11
Round trip
$144.23
25 gal · 94.66 L
Estimated CO2
111.1 kg one way
Round trip: 222.2 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $72.11 $144.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $75.83 $151.65
Premium $6.24 $78.04 $156.08
Diesel $7.57 $94.59 $189.18

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 Manteca. The current time is 00:08:44.

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.