How far is Long Beach, CA from Mission Canyon, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Mission Canyon, CA is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Road
118.18 mi
02h 29m
Flight
99.15 mi
159.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.15 mi
Kilometers
159.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.18 mi
Kilometers
190.2 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mission Canyon
Fri, Apr 17, 7:23 PM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 9:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-17T16:54
Arrive Mission Canyon
Fri, Apr 17, 7:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Thousand Oaks
CA

The fifth most populous city in Ventura County, California.

From Long Beach
59 mi
01h 14m
To Mission Canyon
59.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 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 Mission Canyon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Mission Canyon.

  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

    30.5 mi · 35 min · San Diego Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North, US 101 South: Ventura, Los Angeles

    3062 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Ventura

    3235 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway

    46.9 mi · 54 min · Ventura Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    18.5 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Continue on El Camino Real

    10.6 mi · 12 min · El Camino Real

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Salinas Street

    660 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on South Salinas Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Salinas Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Alameda Padre Serra

    23 m · 2 sec · Alameda Padre Serra

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Alameda Padre Serra

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Alameda Padre Serra

  23. 23

    Continue on East Los Olivos Street

    121 m · 16 sec · East Los Olivos Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Mission Canyon Road

    2366 ft · 1 min · Mission Canyon Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Foothill Road

    845 ft · 23 sec · Foothill Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Mission Canyon Road

    1285 ft · 56 sec · Mission Canyon Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Tunnel Road

    1343 ft · 59 sec · Tunnel Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Montrose Place

    82 m · 15 sec · Montrose Place

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Williams Way

    888 ft · 40 sec · Williams Way

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Cheltenham Road

    94 m · 21 sec · Cheltenham Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Dorking Place

    80 m · 12 sec · Dorking Place

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dorking Place

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ventura Freeway
65.4 mi · 55%
San Diego Freeway
30.5 mi · 26%
El Camino Real
10.6 mi · 9%
Alameda Padre Serra
2.34 mi · 2%
Long Beach Freeway
2.29 mi · 2%
US 101 North
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ventura Freeway

Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway

46.9 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thousand Oaks
01h 14m from Long Beach
Leave By
1:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Mission Canyon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Mission Canyon?

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thousand Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Long Beach and 59.2 miles from Mission Canyon.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Mission Canyon.

Stop Ideas Near Thousand Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thousand Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo
Stay option 14.5 mi away

Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo

Camarillo , CA
50 W Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010, United States
Rating 4.4/5 625 reviews Hotel
City of Thousand Oaks
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

City of Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks , CA
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, United States
Rating 4.2/5 10 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2 mi away

Westlake Village Planning

Westlake Village , CA
31200 Oak Crest Dr, Westlake Village, CA 91361, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City or town hall
Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills
Stay option 4.3 mi away

Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills

Agoura Hills , CA
28901 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, United States
Rating 4.4/5 502 reviews Extended stay hotel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thousand Oaks.

RAIL

Moorpark

13 mi away
300 High Street
RAIL

Simi Valley

17 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Camarillo station

19 mi away
30 Lewis Road
RAIL

Chatsworth station

24 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Mission Canyon. Straight-line distance: 99.15 mi (159.56 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
Mission Canyon

#2 Mission Canyon

Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California

Population2,381
Coordinates34.4508300, -119.7129100
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Mission Canyon (-119.71291, 34.45083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.79 L · about $24.06
Round trip
$48.11
8.34 gal · 31.58 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $24.06 $48.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $25.30 $50.59
Premium $6.24 $26.03 $52.07
Diesel $7.57 $31.55 $63.11

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Mission Canyon. The current time is 16:54:20.

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.