How far is Long Beach, CA from South Lake Tahoe, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA is about 465.6 miles (749.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 370.6 miles (596.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 39m.
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.
Census-designated place in Inyo 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 Lake Tahoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and South Lake Tahoe.
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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 right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
45.7 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Aerospace Highway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Sierra Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway
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Turn right onto Aerospace Highway
20 mi · 23 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Midland Trail
22 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Aerospace Highway
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Merge slight right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Edwards Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Edwards Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26.1 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on El Camino Sierra
5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra
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Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Line Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Line Street
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Turn right onto North Barlow Lane
1 mi · 2 min · North Barlow Lane
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Turn left onto North Sierra Highway
87.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · North Sierra Highway
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Turn right onto Sinclair Street
549 ft · 13 sec · Sinclair Street
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Turn left onto Emigrant Street
2635 ft · 41 sec · Emigrant Street
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Continue on Route 395
43.3 mi · 56 min · Route 395
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Continue on Main Street
18.7 mi · 26 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Riverview Drive
3027 ft · 2 min · Riverview Drive
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Continue on Dresslerville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dresslerville Road
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Continue on Centerville Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Centerville Lane
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Continue on Centerville Lane
1.2 mi · 2 min · Centerville Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Lane
19 m · 3 sec · Centerville Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Centerville Lane
2.8 mi · 5 min · Centerville Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Foothill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Foothill Road
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Turn left onto Kingsbury Grade
11.1 mi · 20 min · Kingsbury Grade
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Take the ramp straight
31 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Lake Tahoe Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lake Tahoe Boulevard
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Turn right onto Los Angeles Avenue
1185 ft · 38 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn left onto Oakland Avenue
1994 ft · 56 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn right onto El Dorado Avenue
688 ft · 19 sec · El Dorado Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · El Dorado Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and South Lake Tahoe.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Sierra Highway
Turn left onto North Sierra Highway
87.4 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Sunny near South Lake Tahoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to South Lake Tahoe?
The road trip is about 465.6 miles (749.3 km) and usually takes 09h 39m 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?
Lone Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233 miles from Long Beach and 232.6 miles from South Lake Tahoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 370.6 miles (596.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 95 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 $94.78 one way or $189.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146 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 Lake Tahoe.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Pine
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 Lone Pine.
Visalia, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and South Lake Tahoe. Straight-line distance: 370.65 mi (596.5 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 Lake Tahoe
City in California
| Population | 22,847 |
| Coordinates | 38.9332400, -119.9843500 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Lake Tahoe (-119.98435, 38.93324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 749 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 48m |
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 | $94.78 | $189.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $99.66 | $199.33 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $102.57 | $205.14 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $124.33 | $248.65 |
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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