How far is Madera Acres, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Madera Acres, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 275.1 miles (442.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
275.11 mi
04h 49m
Flight
248.33 mi
399.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.33 mi
Kilometers
399.65 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.11 mi
Kilometers
442.74 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 11:54 PM PDT
Return by in Madera Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 4:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madera Acres
2026-04-17T19:04
Arrive Long Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 11:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madera Acres
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bakersfield
CA

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.

From Madera Acres
134.2 mi
02h 24m
To Long Beach
140.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madera Acres and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Farallon Road

    59 m · 10 sec · Farallon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fonda Avenue

    3085 ft · 2 min · Fonda Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 27

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Road 27

  4. 4

    Continue on North Lake Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · North Lake Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Yosemite Avenue

    2385 ft · 52 sec · East Yosemite Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Gateway Drive

    2051 ft · 39 sec · South Gateway Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Madera Avenue

    1574 ft · 34 sec · South Madera Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach

    115 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 34%
CA 99 South
62.4 mi · 23%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 21%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 8%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 7%
Long Beach Freeway
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

58.6 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
248.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bakersfield
02h 24m from Madera Acres
Leave By
7:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madera Acres and Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madera Acres to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 275.1 miles (442.7 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Bakersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Madera Acres and 140.9 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.02 one way or $112.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madera Acres and Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Bakersfield

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

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

RAIL

Bakersfield

601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

37 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

58 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

85 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madera Acres and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 248.33 mi (399.65 km).

Madera Acres

#1 Madera Acres

Census-designated place in Madera County, California

Population9,163
Coordinates37.0191100, -120.0668300
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 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
Start: Farallon Road (-120.067126, 37.019245)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.71 gal
36.75 L · about $56.02
Round trip
$112.03
19.42 gal · 73.5 L
Estimated CO2
86.3 kg one way
Round trip: 172.6 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $56.02 $112.03
Mid-grade $6.07 $58.90 $117.80
Premium $6.24 $60.62 $121.24
Diesel $7.57 $73.48 $146.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Madera Acres and Long Beach. The current time is 19:04:57.

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.