How far is Long Beach, CA from Morgan Hill, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Morgan Hill, CA is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.4 miles (488.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m 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
343.18 mi
06h 29m
Flight
303.35 mi
488.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.35 mi
Kilometers
488.19 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.18 mi
Kilometers
552.3 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-23T02:09
Arrive Morgan Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 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
11:02 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
171.7 mi
03h 14m
To Morgan Hill
171.5 mi
03h 14m

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
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Morgan Hill.

  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

    182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose

    2466 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Valley Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward East Dunne Avenue

    1896 ft · 49 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Dunne Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Dunne Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Butterfield Boulevard

    2745 ft · 1 min · Butterfield Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Main Avenue

    1225 ft · 37 sec · East Main Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
183 mi · 53%
San Diego Freeway
42.4 mi · 12%
CA 152 West
40.9 mi · 12%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 11%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 6%
South Valley Freeway
9.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
303.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
03h 14m from Long Beach
Leave By
11:02 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Morgan Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Morgan Hill?

The road trip is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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 171.7 miles from Long Beach and 171.5 miles from Morgan Hill.

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

The direct path is about 303.4 miles (488.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 $69.86 one way or $139.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Morgan Hill. Straight-line distance: 303.35 mi (488.19 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
Morgan Hill

#2 Morgan Hill

A city in Santa Clara County, California.

Population45,501
Coordinates37.1305000, -121.6543900
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: Morgan Hill (-121.65439, 37.1305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.11 gal
45.84 L · about $69.86
Round trip
$139.73
24.22 gal · 91.68 L
Estimated CO2
107.6 kg one way
Round trip: 215.2 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $69.86 $139.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $73.46 $146.92
Premium $6.24 $75.60 $151.21
Diesel $7.57 $91.64 $183.27

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 Morgan Hill. The current time is 02:09:04.

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.