How far is Oakdale, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Oakdale, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313.9 miles (505.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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
342.17 mi
05h 58m
Flight
313.92 mi
505.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
313.92 mi
Kilometers
505.21 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.17 mi
Kilometers
550.67 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM PDT
Return by in Oakdale
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakdale
2026-04-18T20:41
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakdale
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
Earlimart
CA

Census-designated place in Tulare County, California

From Oakdale
170.8 mi
02h 59m
To Long Beach
171.4 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on East F Street

    10 m · 4 sec · East F Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Yosemite Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Yosemite Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Albers Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Albers Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Geer Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Geer Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Santa Fe Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Vincent Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North Vincent Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Shanks Road

    2375 ft · 54 sec · Shanks Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    74.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  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 Oakdale 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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shanks Road
117 mi · 34%
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 28%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 17%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 7%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 5%
Albers Road
7.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Shanks Road

Merge slight left

74.9 mi · 01h 25m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
313.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Earlimart
02h 59m from Oakdale
Leave By
5:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakdale 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 Oakdale to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Earlimart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Oakdale and 171.4 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 313.9 miles (505.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 5:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.69 one way or $139.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Earlimart

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

35 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Visalia, California

49 mi away
425 E. Oak Street
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

53 mi away
30435 Road 68

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 313.92 mi (505.21 km).

Oakdale

#1 Oakdale

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Population23,228
Coordinates37.7665900, -120.8471500
Altitude48
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: East F Street (-120.847162, 37.766609)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.08 gal
45.71 L · about $69.69
Round trip
$139.38
24.16 gal · 91.42 L
Estimated CO2
107.4 kg one way
Round trip: 214.7 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $69.69 $139.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $73.28 $146.55
Premium $6.24 $75.42 $150.83
Diesel $7.57 $91.41 $182.82

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakdale and Long Beach. The current time is 20:41:27.

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.