How far is Long Beach, CA from Mountain Ranch, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Mountain Ranch, CA is about 388.2 miles (624.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 335 miles (539.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 55m.
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.
The most populous city in Tulare County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Mountain Ranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Mountain Ranch.
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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
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
22 mi · 25 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 140 West, CA 59 North
3271 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto V Street
998 ft · 24 sec · V Street
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Turn left onto West 16th Street
1917 ft · 33 sec · West 16th Street
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Turn right onto Snelling Highway
17.7 mi · 26 min · Snelling Highway
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Continue on La Grange Road
118 m · 7 sec · La Grange Road
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Continue on Merced Falls Road
2230 ft · 40 sec · Merced Falls Road
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Turn left onto La Grange Road
26.1 mi · 39 min · La Grange Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto O'Byrnes Ferry Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · O'Byrnes Ferry Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
10.1 mi · 15 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Ranch Road
8.9 mi · 19 min · Mountain Ranch Road
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Turn right onto Garabaldi Street
88 m · 13 sec · Garabaldi Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garabaldi Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Mountain Ranch.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Golden State Highway
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111 mi · 02h 00m
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 Mountain Ranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Mountain Ranch?
The road trip is about 388.2 miles (624.8 km) and usually takes 07h 55m 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?
Tulare is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.2 miles from Long Beach and 193.9 miles from Mountain Ranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 335 miles (539.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 $79.04 one way or $158.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Mountain Ranch.
Stop Ideas Near Tulare
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 Tulare.
Visalia, California
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Corcoran station
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Mountain Ranch. Straight-line distance: 335.07 mi (539.24 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 Mountain Ranch
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
| Population | 1,628 |
| Coordinates | 38.2282500, -120.5407600 |
| Altitude | 651 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Ranch (-120.54076, 38.22825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 625 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 50m |
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 | $79.04 | $158.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $83.10 | $166.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $85.53 | $171.06 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $103.67 | $207.34 |
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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