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

The driving distance from Tracy, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 350.3 miles (563.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329 miles (529.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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
350.35 mi
05h 31m
Flight
329.02 mi
529.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.02 mi
Kilometers
529.51 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.35 mi
Kilometers
563.84 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Mon, Jun 1, 7:12 AM PDT
Return by in Tracy
Mon, Jun 1, 12:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracy
2026-06-01T01:40
Arrive Long Beach
Mon, Jun 1, 7:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tracy
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
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Tracy
174.5 mi
02h 45m
To Long Beach
175.8 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 11th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corral Hollow Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Corral Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1030 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William Elton Brown Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  12. 12

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

    115 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 28 sec · South Chestnut Place

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tracy 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 81%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 7%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 5%
William Elton Brown Freeway
8.67 mi · 2%
Corral Hollow Road
4.96 mi · 1%
Golden State Freeway
4.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 04h 00m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
329 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
02h 45m from Tracy
Leave By
5:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tracy 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 Tracy to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 350.3 miles (563.8 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.5 miles from Tracy and 175.8 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 329 miles (529.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 5:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.30 one way or $142.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tracy and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tracy and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 329.02 mi (529.51 km).

Tracy

#1 Tracy

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

Population95,025
Coordinates37.7398700, -121.4261800
Altitude16
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: West 11th Street (-121.426177, 37.7397)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.36 gal
46.8 L · about $71.30
Round trip
$142.61
24.72 gal · 93.6 L
Estimated CO2
109.8 kg one way
Round trip: 219.7 kg / 484 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $71.30 $142.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $74.98 $149.95
Premium $6.24 $77.16 $154.33
Diesel $7.57 $93.53 $187.06

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Tracy and Long Beach. The current time is 01:40:46.

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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.