How far is South Lake Tahoe, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 466.5 miles (750.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 370.6 miles (596.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 19m.
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.
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lake Tahoe and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lake Tahoe and Long Beach.
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Start on El Dorado Avenue
688 ft · 24 sec · El Dorado Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oakland Avenue
1994 ft · 57 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn right onto Los Angeles Avenue
1185 ft · 38 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Tahoe Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lake Tahoe Boulevard
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit right toward Kingsbury Grade
11.1 mi · 20 min · Kingsbury Grade
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Turn right onto Foothill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Foothill Road
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Turn left onto Centerville Lane
2.8 mi · 5 min · Centerville Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Lane
20 m · 3 sec · Centerville Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Centerville Lane
1.2 mi · 2 min · Centerville Lane
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Continue on Centerville Lane
1.2 km · 1 min · Centerville Lane
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Continue on Dresslerville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dresslerville Road
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Continue on Riverview Drive
3003 ft · 2 min · Riverview Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
18.7 mi · 26 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 395
43.3 mi · 56 min · Route 395
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Turn left onto Emigrant Street
2635 ft · 42 sec · Emigrant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sinclair Street
549 ft · 14 sec · Sinclair Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
43.8 mi · 53 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
43.6 mi · 51 min
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Turn right onto North Barlow Lane
1 mi · 2 min · North Barlow Lane
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Turn left onto West Line Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Line Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on El Camino Sierra
5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26.1 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Edwards Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Edwards Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15.1 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Aerospace Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Midland Trail
22 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
20 mi · 23 min · Aerospace Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
48.2 mi · 53 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
2606 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 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 South Lake Tahoe and Long Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
56.1 mi · 01h 05m
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 South Lake Tahoe and Patchy Fog then 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 South Lake Tahoe to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 466.5 miles (750.7 km) and usually takes 08h 19m 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?
Lone Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.1 miles from South Lake Tahoe and 233.3 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 370.6 miles (596.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.9 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 $94.96 one way or $189.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Lake Tahoe and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Pine
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 Lone Pine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lake Tahoe and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 370.65 mi (596.5 km).
#1 South Lake Tahoe
City in California
| Population | 22,847 |
| Coordinates | 38.9332400, -119.9843500 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| 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: 751 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 49m |
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 | $94.96 | $189.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $99.85 | $199.69 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $102.76 | $205.52 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $124.55 | $249.11 |
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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