How far is Long Beach, CA from San Diego Country Estates, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to San Diego Country Estates, CA is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and San Diego Country Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and San Diego Country Estates.
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Start on East Ocean Boulevard
9 m · 3 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
129 m · 19 sec · Long Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2093 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
979 ft · 38 sec · Alamitos Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn sharp left onto Junipero Avenue
2637 ft · 2 min · Junipero Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
3.3 mi · 8 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on Garden Grove Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405 South, CA 22 East
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
893 ft · 12 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway
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Continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
10.3 mi · 12 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward La Paz Road, Moulton Parkway
133 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 73 South: Moulton Parkway
2519 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 73 South
3218 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
2.5 mi · 3 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
33.5 mi · 39 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 78 East: Escondido, Vista Way
907 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 78 East: Vista, Escondido
127 m · 18 sec
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Continue on Ronald Packard Parkway
16.3 mi · 19 min · Ronald Packard Parkway
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Continue on Lincoln Parkway
1 km · 44 sec · Lincoln Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Centre City Parkway
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 Business Loop South: Centre City Parkway South
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Centre City Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Centre City Parkway
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Continue on South Centre City Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Centre City Parkway
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Turn left onto West Felicita Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Felicita Avenue
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Turn right onto San Pasqual Valley Road
12.5 mi · 19 min · San Pasqual Valley Road
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Continue on West Haverford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Haverford Road
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Continue on Pine Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Street
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Continue on 10th Street
2044 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on San Vicente Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · San Vicente Road
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Turn left onto Ramona Oaks Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ramona Oaks Road
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Turn left onto Sass Way
70 m · 10 sec · Sass Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sass Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and San Diego Country Estates.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
33.5 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near San Diego Country Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to San Diego Country Estates?
The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
San Clemente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Long Beach and 57.4 miles from San Diego Country Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.31 one way or $46.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near San Diego Country Estates.
Stop Ideas Near San Clemente
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
San Clemente Business Licenses
Doheny State Beach Campground
Carlsbad Village Inn
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Clemente.
San Clemente Pier station
San Juan Capistrano
Irvine Transportation Center
Oceanside Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and San Diego Country Estates. Straight-line distance: 96.62 mi (155.49 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 San Diego Country Estates
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 33.0067100, -116.7836400 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Diego Country Estates (-116.78364, 33.00671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.51 | $49.01 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $30.57 | $61.14 |
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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