How far is Nipomo, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Nipomo, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 most populous city in Ventura County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nipomo and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nipomo and Long Beach.
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Start on South Thompson Avenue
14 m · 8 sec · South Thompson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Tefft Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Tefft Street
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Take the ramp left
1002 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
32.3 mi · 37 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 154: Los Olivos, Lake Cachuma
1266 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Chumash Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
23.9 mi · 33 min · Chumash Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 South
1206 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
17 mi · 20 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 Nipomo 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 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.
Sunny leaving Nipomo 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 Nipomo to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Ventura is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Nipomo and 95.8 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 9:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.42 one way or $76.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nipomo and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Ventura
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Ventura City Hall (formerly the Ventura County Courthouse - California Historical Landmark #847)
San Buenaventura City Hall
Oxnard Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ventura.
Ventura
Oxnard Transportation Center
Santa Paula, California
Carpinteria station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nipomo and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 157.36 mi (253.24 km).
#1 Nipomo
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California
| Population | 16,714 |
| Coordinates | 35.0427500, -120.4760000 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| 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: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $38.42 | $76.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $40.40 | $80.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $41.58 | $83.16 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $50.40 | $100.79 |
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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