How far is Long Beach, WA from Tacoma, WA?

The driving distance from Long Beach, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 141.1 miles (227 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.03 mi
02h 40m
Flight
98.33 mi
158.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.33 mi
Kilometers
158.25 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.03 mi
Kilometers
226.97 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacoma
Sat, May 30, 4:07 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sat, May 30, 6:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-05-30T01:26
Arrive Tacoma
Sat, May 30, 4:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Montesano
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Long Beach
70 mi
01h 20m
To Tacoma
71 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Tacoma.

  1. 1

    Start on Pacific Avenue North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pacific Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    29.6 mi · 43 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1923 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street

    1248 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall

    1086 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    1655 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    2562 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue

    2552 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp

  20. 20

    Continue on South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
63.8 mi · 45%
Pacific Avenue North
19.6 mi · 14%
State Route 107
7.05 mi · 5%
WA 16 West
1.24 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1%
South 11th Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

29.6 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montesano
01h 20m from Long Beach
Leave By
1:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Partly Sunny near Tacoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Tacoma?

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montesano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Long Beach and 71 miles from Tacoma.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Partly Sunny near Tacoma.

Stop Ideas Near Montesano

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montesano, 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 Montesano.

RAIL

Centralia station

58 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

61 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

90 mi away
900 Marine Drive
BUS

Warrenton, Oregon

94 mi away
695 S. Highway 101

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 98.33 mi (158.25 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

Town in Washington, United States

Population1,520
Coordinates46.3523200, -124.0543200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Pacific Avenue South (-124.054402, 46.352323)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.84 L · about $26.06
Round trip
$52.12
9.96 gal · 37.68 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.06 $52.12
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.72 $55.45
Premium $5.77 $28.74 $57.48
Diesel $5.47 $27.23 $54.45

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 Washington · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Tacoma. The current time is 01:26:44.

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.