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

The driving distance from Long Beach, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.88 mi
02h 07m
Flight
83.06 mi
133.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.06 mi
Kilometers
133.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.88 mi
Kilometers
172.01 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Fri, Apr 24, 1:24 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Fri, Apr 24, 3:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-23T23:16
Arrive Vancouver
Fri, Apr 24, 1:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Cathlamet
WA

Town in Washington, United States

From Long Beach
53.4 mi
01h 03m
To Vancouver
53.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pacific Avenue North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pacific Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    3161 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Marine Drive

    1541 ft · 52 sec · West Marine Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto West Bond Street

    3032 ft · 2 min · West Bond Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    744 ft · 29 sec · 7th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Exchange Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Exchange Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marine Drive

    2634 ft · 1 min · Marine Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Leif Erickson Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Leif Erickson Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

    43.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle

    1079 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Oregon Way

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Oregon Way

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tennant Way

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Tennant Way

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    3159 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lower Columbia River Highway
43.2 mi · 40%
I 5 South
35.4 mi · 33%
Tennant Way
3.11 mi · 3%
Oregon Way
2.62 mi · 2%
Leif Erickson Drive
1.93 mi · 2%
Pacific Avenue North
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lower Columbia River Highway

Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

43.2 mi · 01h 01m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cathlamet
01h 03m from Long Beach
Leave By
2:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Cathlamet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Long Beach and 53.5 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cathlamet

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cathlamet and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Kelso City Parks & Recreation

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
City government office,Park
Rainier City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Rainier City Hall

Rainier , OR
106 W B St, Rainier, OR 97048, United States
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
Rating 1.6/5 7 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Astoria Transit Center

35 mi away
900 Marine Drive
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

37 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

40 mi away
44573 Highway 26
BUS

Warrenton, Oregon

40 mi away
695 S. Highway 101

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 83.06 mi (133.68 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

Town in Washington, United States

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

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Pacific Avenue South (-124.054402, 46.352323)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.28 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.46
7.54 gal · 28.56 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $19.73 $39.46
Mid-grade $5.57 $20.99 $41.98
Premium $5.77 $21.76 $43.51
Diesel $5.47 $20.61 $41.22

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Vancouver. The current time is 23:16:43.

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.