How far is Mission Canyon, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Mission Canyon, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
124.66 mi
02h 27m
Flight
99.15 mi
159.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.15 mi
Kilometers
159.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.66 mi
Kilometers
200.62 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 5:56 PM PDT
Return by in Mission Canyon
Fri, Apr 17, 8:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mission Canyon
2026-04-17T15:28
Arrive Long Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 5:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mission Canyon
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
Thousand Oaks
CA

The fifth most populous city in Ventura County, California.

From Mission Canyon
59.3 mi
01h 13m
To Long Beach
65.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
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 Mission Canyon and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mission Canyon and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Dorking Place

    80 m · 18 sec · Dorking Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cheltenham Road

    94 m · 14 sec · Cheltenham Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Williams Way

    888 ft · 40 sec · Williams Way

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montrose Place

    82 m · 14 sec · Montrose Place

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Tunnel Road

    1343 ft · 1 min · Tunnel Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Mission Canyon Road

    1285 ft · 58 sec · Mission Canyon Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Foothill Road

    845 ft · 28 sec · Foothill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mission Canyon Road

    2366 ft · 58 sec · Mission Canyon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Los Olivos Street

    1819 ft · 1 min · East Los Olivos Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Garden Street

    1.9 mi · 6 min · Garden Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward US 101 South

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

    12.2 mi · 14 min · El Camino Real

  13. 13

    Continue on Ventura Freeway

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Ventura Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Sacramento, Santa Monica

    758 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway, Santa Monica

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway

    553 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · San Diego Freeway

  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 Mission Canyon 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ventura Freeway
65.2 mi · 52%
San Diego Freeway
31.3 mi · 25%
El Camino Real
12.2 mi · 10%
Long Beach Freeway
2.37 mi · 2%
Garden Street
1.86 mi · 1%
Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ventura Freeway

Continue on Ventura Freeway

65.2 mi · 01h 15m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thousand Oaks
01h 13m from Mission Canyon
Leave By
1:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mission Canyon 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 Mission Canyon to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Thousand Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Mission Canyon and 65.4 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mission Canyon and Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Thousand Oaks

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 Thousand Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo
Stay option 14.4 mi away

Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo

Camarillo , CA
50 W Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010, United States
Rating 4.4/5 625 reviews Hotel
City of Thousand Oaks
Meeting point 1.4 mi away

City of Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks , CA
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, United States
Rating 4.2/5 10 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.1 mi away

Westlake Village Planning

Westlake Village , CA
31200 Oak Crest Dr, Westlake Village, CA 91361, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City or town hall
Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills
Stay option 4.4 mi away

Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills

Agoura Hills , CA
28901 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, United States
Rating 4.4/5 502 reviews Extended stay hotel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thousand Oaks.

RAIL

Moorpark

13 mi away
300 High Street
RAIL

Simi Valley

17 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Camarillo station

19 mi away
30 Lewis Road
RAIL

Chatsworth station

24 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mission Canyon and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 99.15 mi (159.56 km).

Mission Canyon

#1 Mission Canyon

Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California

Population2,381
Coordinates34.4508300, -119.7129100
Altitude193
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: Dorking Place (-119.712866, 34.451036)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.65 L · about $25.38
Round trip
$50.77
8.8 gal · 33.3 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $25.38 $50.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $26.69 $53.38
Premium $6.24 $27.47 $54.94
Diesel $7.57 $33.29 $66.59

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mission Canyon and Long Beach. The current time is 15:28:51.

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.