How far is Long Beach, CA from South Dos Palos, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to South Dos Palos, CA is about 281 miles (452.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in Kern County California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and South Dos Palos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and South Dos Palos.
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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
128.6 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 33 North: Mendota
1355 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto South Derrick Avenue
22.4 mi · 31 min · South Derrick Avenue
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Turn right
5 m · 5 sec
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Turn sharp left
37 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Oller Street
65 m · 4 sec · Oller Street
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Turn straight onto Derrick Avenue
1393 ft · 32 sec · Derrick Avenue
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Continue straight
20.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto Shain Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Shain Avenue
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Continue on 6th Street
1458 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Grade
33 m · 5 sec · Santa Fe Grade
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Santa Fe Grade
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and South Dos Palos.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
129 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near South Dos Palos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to South Dos Palos?
The road trip is about 281 miles (452.2 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Long Beach and 140.4 miles from South Dos Palos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 6:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.23 one way or $114.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near South Dos Palos.
Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow
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 Buttonwillow.
Wasco station
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Corcoran station
Kettleman City, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and South Dos Palos. Straight-line distance: 260.9 mi (419.87 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 South Dos Palos
Census-designated place in Merced County, California
| Population | 1,620 |
| Coordinates | 36.9643900, -120.6532400 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Dos Palos (-120.65324, 36.96439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $57.23 | $114.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $60.17 | $120.35 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $61.93 | $123.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $75.06 | $150.13 |
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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