How far is Long Beach, CA from Rancho Murieta, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Rancho Murieta, CA is about 412 miles (663.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 48m.
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.
City in Kings County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Rancho Murieta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Rancho Murieta.
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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 right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 East: Downtown Stockton
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
2327 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward CA 99 North
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road
1770 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Grant Line Road
11.4 mi · 17 min · Grant Line Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Jackson Road
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Turn left onto Murieta Parkway
1665 ft · 1 min · Murieta Parkway
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Turn left onto Lago Drive
1787 ft · 1 min · Lago Drive
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Turn left onto Carreta Lane
95 m · 14 sec · Carreta Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carreta Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Rancho Murieta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Chance Rain near Rancho Murieta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Rancho Murieta?
The road trip is about 412 miles (663.1 km) and usually takes 07h 48m 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?
Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.2 miles from Long Beach and 205.9 miles from Rancho Murieta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 $83.88 one way or $167.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Chance Rain near Rancho Murieta.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
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 Avenal.
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Corcoran station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Rancho Murieta. Straight-line distance: 365.06 mi (587.51 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 Rancho Murieta
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
| Population | 5,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.5018500, -121.0946700 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rancho Murieta (-121.09467, 38.50185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 663 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 08m |
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 | $83.88 | $167.76 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $88.20 | $176.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $90.77 | $181.55 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $110.02 | $220.05 |
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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