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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Ventura County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Dorking Place
80 m · 18 sec · Dorking Place
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Turn right onto Cheltenham Road
94 m · 14 sec · Cheltenham Road
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Turn right onto Williams Way
888 ft · 40 sec · Williams Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montrose Place
82 m · 14 sec · Montrose Place
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Turn straight onto Tunnel Road
1343 ft · 1 min · Tunnel Road
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Turn straight onto Mission Canyon Road
1285 ft · 58 sec · Mission Canyon Road
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Turn slight right onto Foothill Road
845 ft · 28 sec · Foothill Road
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Turn left onto Mission Canyon Road
2366 ft · 58 sec · Mission Canyon Road
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Continue on East Los Olivos Street
1819 ft · 1 min · East Los Olivos Street
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Turn left onto Garden Street
1.9 mi · 6 min · Garden Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South
1014 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
12.2 mi · 14 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Ventura Freeway
65.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Sacramento, Santa Monica
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway, Santa Monica
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway
553 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach
115 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach
1624 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Continue on Seaside Freeway
2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
1821 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place
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Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
533 ft · 22 sec · 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 Mission Canyon 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.
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.
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.
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.
Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo
City of Thousand Oaks
Westlake Village Planning
Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thousand Oaks.
Moorpark
Simi Valley
Camarillo station
Chatsworth station
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).
#1 Mission Canyon
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 2,381 |
| Coordinates | 34.4508300, -119.7129100 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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