How far is Long Beach, CA from Seeley, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Seeley, CA is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Seeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Seeley.
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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
53.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Continue on Jacob Dekema Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 52: Junction
992 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 52 East: Santee
2985 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Clemente Canyon Freeway
13.1 mi · 15 min · San Clemente Canyon Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 67 North: Ramona
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Vicente Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · San Vicente Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mapleview Street East, Business District
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Mapleview Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Mapleview Street
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Continue on Lake Jennings Park Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Lake Jennings Park Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 8 East: El Centro
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
82.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Kumeyaay Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Drew Road
1399 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Drew Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Drew Road
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Continue on Haskell Road
667 ft · 24 sec · Haskell Road
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Turn left
57 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Seeley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kumeyaay Highway
Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
82.9 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Seeley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Seeley?
The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
La Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Long Beach and 100.6 miles from Seeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.96 one way or $81.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Seeley.
Stop Ideas Near La Mesa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
El Primero Boutique Hotel
Crown City Inn
L'Auberge Del Mar
San Diego County Administration Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Mesa.
Santa Fe Depot
Old Town Transit Center
Sorrento Valley station
Solana Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Seeley. Straight-line distance: 159.21 mi (256.22 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 Seeley
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California
| Population | 1,739 |
| Coordinates | 32.7931100, -115.6911100 |
| Altitude | -11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seeley (-115.69111, 32.79311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $40.96 | $81.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $43.07 | $86.14 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $44.33 | $88.65 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $53.73 | $107.45 |
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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