How far is Plymouth, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 409.9 miles (659.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 357.8 miles (575.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Kings County, California, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Long Beach.
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Start on the route
61 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Jackson Road
1496 ft · 27 sec · Jackson Road
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Turn left onto East Plymouth Highway
8 mi · 10 min · East Plymouth Highway
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Turn left onto Preston Avenue
696 ft · 28 sec · Preston Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
105 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
59 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.9 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
19.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4
2645 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento
2364 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12.9 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
23 mi · 26 min
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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 Plymouth and Long Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi · 04h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 409.9 miles (659.7 km) and usually takes 06h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.7 miles from Plymouth and 205.2 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 357.8 miles (575.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.42 one way or $166.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avenal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 357.85 mi (575.9 km).
#1 Plymouth
City in Amador County, California, USA
| Population | 1,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.4818500, -120.8446600 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| 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 (-118.189236, 33.766924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 660 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
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 | $83.42 | $166.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $87.71 | $175.43 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $90.27 | $180.55 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $109.42 | $218.84 |
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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