How far is Mesa Verde, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Mesa Verde, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Blowing Dust
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa Verde and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa Verde and Long Beach.
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Start on Palowalla Road
60 m · 10 sec · Palowalla Road
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Continue on Palowalla Road
103 m · 16 sec · Palowalla Road
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Turn right onto Maple Drive
96 m · 19 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn left onto Olive Drive
99 m · 16 sec · Olive Drive
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Turn right onto Pepper Drive
556 ft · 30 sec · Pepper Drive
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Turn left onto Mesa Drive
1365 ft · 39 sec · Mesa Drive
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Take the ramp left
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
33.7 mi · 36 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward CA 60 West: Riverside
1022 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
2677 ft · 33 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
16 mi · 20 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long Beach
2569 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
12.7 mi · 15 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Continue on San Diego Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Rose Avenue
1321 ft · 51 sec · Rose Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue
2029 ft · 1 min · Alamitos Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
1888 ft · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa Verde and Long Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
85.6 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Blowing Dust leaving Mesa Verde 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 Mesa Verde to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Palm Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Mesa Verde and 109.9 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 9:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.46 one way or $96.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Blowing Dust around Mesa Verde and Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cimarron Golf Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
United States Postal Service
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Springs.
Palm Springs (Buses), California
Palm Springs Downtown, CA
Palm Springs
Palm Desert, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa Verde and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 199.12 mi (320.45 km).
#1 Mesa Verde
Situated at an elevation of 390 feet in southeastern California's Riverside County, this census-designated place lies within the Palo Verde Valley near the Colorado River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6058600, -114.7310700 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
| Population | 454,681 |
| Coordinates | 33.7669600, -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $48.46 | $96.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $50.30 | $100.60 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $51.77 | $103.55 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $65.12 | $130.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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