How far is Mammoth Lakes, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Mammoth Lakes, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 333.1 miles (536.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
333.1 mi
05h 42m
Flight
271.76 mi
437.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.76 mi
Kilometers
437.36 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.1 mi
Kilometers
536.07 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Fri, May 22, 4:55 PM PDT
Return by in Mammoth Lakes
Fri, May 22, 10:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mammoth Lakes
2026-05-22T11:12
Arrive Long Beach
Fri, May 22, 4:55 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mammoth Lakes
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
Indian Wells
CA

Town in California

From Mammoth Lakes
166.5 mi
02h 51m
To Long Beach
166.6 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mammoth Lakes and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    90 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    70 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1283 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dave McCoy Memorial Highway

    36.4 mi · 43 min · Dave McCoy Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Barlow Lane

    1 mi · 2 min · North Barlow Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Line Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Line Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on El Camino Sierra

    5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    26.1 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Edwards Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Edwards Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Aerospace Highway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Aerospace Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Midland Trail

    22 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on Aerospace Highway

    20 mi · 23 min · Aerospace Highway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Aerospace Highway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Aerospace Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    48.2 mi · 53 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    2606 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  30. 30

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

    115 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  33. 33

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  34. 34

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  38. 38

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
105 mi · 31%
Antelope Valley Freeway
49.6 mi · 15%
Aerospace Highway
42.1 mi · 13%
Dave McCoy Memorial Highway
36.4 mi · 11%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 7%
Midland Trail
22 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

56.1 mi · 01h 05m

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
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
271.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Wells
02h 51m from Mammoth Lakes
Leave By
5:34 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mammoth Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mammoth Lakes to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 333.1 miles (536.1 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Indian Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.5 miles from Mammoth Lakes and 166.6 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 5:34 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.79 one way or $135.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indian Wells

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

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

BUS

Mojave, California

73 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway
BUS

Tehachapi, California

79 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

109 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
BUS

Lancaster, California

110 mi away
44812 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mammoth Lakes and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 271.76 mi (437.36 km).

Mammoth Lakes

#1 Mammoth Lakes

Town in Mono County, California, United States

Population8,317
Coordinates37.6485500, -118.9720800
Altitude2402
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: (-118.972028, 37.648712)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.75 gal
44.49 L · about $67.79
Round trip
$135.57
23.5 gal · 88.98 L
Estimated CO2
104.4 kg one way
Round trip: 208.8 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $67.79 $135.57
Mid-grade $6.07 $71.28 $142.55
Premium $6.24 $73.36 $146.71
Diesel $7.57 $88.91 $177.82

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mammoth Lakes and Long Beach. The current time is 11:12:41.

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.