How far is Rancho Calaveras, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Rancho Calaveras, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 390.1 miles (627.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Calaveras and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Calaveras and Long Beach.
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Start on the route
51 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Stabulis Road
3240 ft · 2 min · Stabulis Road
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Turn left onto Garner Place
792 ft · 37 sec · Garner Place
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Turn right onto Baldwin Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Milton Road
15.1 mi · 27 min · Milton Road
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Continue on East Sonora Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Sonora Road
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Continue on 26 Mile Road
7.4 mi · 12 min · 26 Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road
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Continue on North Yosemite Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Yosemite Avenue
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Continue on Albers Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Albers Road
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Continue on Geer Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Geer Road
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Turn slight left onto Santa Fe Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn right onto North Vincent Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · North Vincent Road
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Turn right onto Shanks Road
2375 ft · 54 sec · Shanks Road
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Take the ramp left
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
74.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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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 Rancho Calaveras and Long Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rancho Calaveras 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 Rancho Calaveras to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 390.1 miles (627.8 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?
Pixley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.1 miles from Rancho Calaveras and 205 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 $79.38 one way or $158.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rancho Calaveras and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Pixley
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 Pixley.
Corcoran station
Visalia, California
Wasco station
Goshen Junction, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Calaveras and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 336.2 mi (541.06 km).
#1 Rancho Calaveras
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
| Population | 5,325 |
| Coordinates | 38.1274200, -120.8582700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 628 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
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 | $79.38 | $158.76 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $83.47 | $166.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $85.90 | $171.81 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $104.12 | $208.24 |
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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