How far is Long Beach, CA from West Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to West Sacramento, CA is about 407.7 miles (656.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 381.1 miles (613.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
407.66 mi
07h 32m
Flight
381.15 mi
613.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
381.15 mi
Kilometers
613.4 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
407.66 mi
Kilometers
656.06 km
Drive Time
07h 32m

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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 07h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Sacramento
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 PM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 7:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-19T04:36
Arrive West Sacramento
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:32 PM to 3:02 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Avenal
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From Long Beach
204 mi
03h 46m
To West Sacramento
203.7 mi
03h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and West Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and West Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ocean Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Golden Avenue

    126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    761 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive

    2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North

    1984 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway

    2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Long Beach Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego

    697 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North, I 710: Long Beach Freeway North, Santa Monica

    855 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica

    1500 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    40.8 mi · 47 min · San Diego Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    46 mi · 51 min · Westside Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, I 80 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe

    975 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 80 West Business: San Francisco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1463 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Boulevard, South River Road, Fifth Street

    735 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Jefferson Boulevard

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

    1707 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Capitol Avenue

    1103 ft · 30 sec · West Capitol Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Capitol Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and West Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
297 mi · 73%
San Diego Freeway
42.4 mi · 10%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 9%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 5%
Long Beach Freeway
2.29 mi · 1%
I 405 North
1.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
381.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
03h 46m from Long Beach
Leave By
8:56 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Chance Light Rain near West Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to West Sacramento?

The road trip is about 407.7 miles (656.1 km) and usually takes 07h 32m 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?

Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204 miles from Long Beach and 203.7 miles from West Sacramento.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 381.1 miles (613.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 $82.96 one way or $165.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Chance Light Rain near West Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Avenal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avenal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avenal.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

15 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

43 mi away
300 E Street
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

46 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

53 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and West Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 381.15 mi (613.4 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.

Population454,681
Coordinates33.7669600, -118.1892300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
West Sacramento

#2 West Sacramento

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

Population53,680
Coordinates38.5804600, -121.5302300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)
End: West Sacramento (-121.53023, 38.58046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 656 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.38 gal
54.45 L · about $82.96
Round trip
$165.92
28.76 gal · 108.9 L
Estimated CO2
127.8 kg one way
Round trip: 255.6 kg / 564 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $82.96 $165.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $87.23 $174.46
Premium $6.24 $89.77 $179.55
Diesel $7.57 $108.81 $217.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and West Sacramento. The current time is 04:36:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.