How far is Long Beach, CA from Minkler, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Minkler, CA is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Monterey County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Minkler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Minkler.
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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
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
76.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 384
798 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Diagonal 24
50 m · 6 sec · Diagonal 24
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Turn right onto Diagonal 27
1072 ft · 22 sec · Diagonal 27
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Continue on Avenue 384
2.7 mi · 4 min · Avenue 384
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Turn left onto Road 48
6 mi · 8 min · Road 48
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Continue on East Floral Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · East Floral Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Frankwood Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Frankwood Avenue
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Continue on I Street
1.3 km · 1 min · I Street
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Turn right onto North Reed Avenue
78 m · 7 sec · North Reed Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Reed Avenue
41 m · 4 sec · North Reed Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Reed Avenue
8.4 mi · 13 min · North Reed Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lone Oak Avenue
845 ft · 17 sec · East Lone Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lone Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Minkler.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
76.8 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Minkler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Minkler?
The road trip is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Long Beach and 119.2 miles from Minkler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 7:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.63 one way or $97.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Minkler.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
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 Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Minkler. Straight-line distance: 216.48 mi (348.39 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 Minkler
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
| Population | 1,003 |
| Coordinates | 36.7238400, -119.4581800 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minkler (-119.45818, 36.72384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $48.63 | $97.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $51.14 | $102.27 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $52.63 | $105.26 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $63.79 | $127.58 |
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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