How far is Long Beach, CA from Strathmore, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Strathmore, CA is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Strathmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Strathmore.
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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 left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 65: Porterville, Sequoia National Park
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Porterville Highway
49.6 mi · 57 min · Porterville Highway
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Turn right onto Avenue 196
1 km · 1 min · Avenue 196
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue 196
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Strathmore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Porterville Highway
Continue on Porterville Highway
49.6 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Clear near Strathmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Strathmore?
The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Long Beach and 94.8 miles from Strathmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.43 one way or $76.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Clear near Strathmore.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Strathmore. Straight-line distance: 171.59 mi (276.14 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 Strathmore
Situated in Tulare County at an elevation of roughly 400 feet, this community lies within California's agricultural San Joaquin Valley near the Sierra Nevada foothills.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1455100, -119.0606600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Strathmore (-119.06066, 36.14551)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $5.74 | $38.43 | $76.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.97 | $39.93 | $79.85 |
| Premium | $6.17 | $41.27 | $82.54 |
| Diesel | $8.15 | $54.49 | $108.98 |
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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