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

The driving distance from Saratoga, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 368.1 miles (592.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 323.7 miles (521 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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
368.09 mi
05h 52m
Flight
323.76 mi
521.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
323.76 mi
Kilometers
521.04 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.09 mi
Kilometers
592.38 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM PDT
Return by in Saratoga
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saratoga
2026-04-23T00:29
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saratoga
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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Saratoga
183.8 mi
02h 56m
To Long Beach
184.2 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Douglass Lane

    14 m · 3 sec · Douglass Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Shadow Oaks Way

    29 m · 7 sec · Shadow Oaks Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saratoga Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Saratoga Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward SR 85 South

    1277 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto West Valley Freeway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · West Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on US 101 South

    1922 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20.3 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road

    1539 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway

    40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles

    3148 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach

    115 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saratoga 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
239 mi · 65%
Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 11%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 6%
US 101 South
20.6 mi · 6%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 5%
West Valley Freeway
13.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

181 mi · 03h 14m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
323.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
02h 56m from Saratoga
Leave By
5:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saratoga 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 Saratoga to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 368.1 miles (592.4 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.8 miles from Saratoga and 184.2 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 323.7 miles (521 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.94 one way or $149.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 323.76 mi (521.04 km).

Saratoga

#1 Saratoga

City in Santa Clara County, California, USA

Population30,525
Coordinates37.2638300, -122.0230100
Altitude125
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: Douglass Lane (-122.022988, 37.263828)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 592 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.99 gal
49.17 L · about $74.94
Round trip
$149.88
25.98 gal · 98.34 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.9 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $74.94 $149.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $78.80 $157.59
Premium $6.24 $81.10 $162.19
Diesel $7.57 $98.30 $196.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saratoga and Long Beach. The current time is 00:29:18.

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.