How far is Vancouver, WA from Long Beach, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Long Beach, WA is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Long Beach.
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Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
873 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Kelso Drive
1025 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview
921 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Oregon Way
2.5 mi · 5 min · Oregon Way
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Clatskanie, Astoria
1158 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
43.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Leif Erickson Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · Leif Erickson Drive
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Continue on Marine Drive
1.4 mi · 4 min · Marine Drive
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Turn straight onto Bond Street
1 km · 2 min · Bond Street
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Turn slight left onto West Marine Drive
1541 ft · 54 sec · West Marine Drive
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
3249 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pacific Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pacific Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Long Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lower Columbia River Highway
Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
43.2 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cathlamet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Vancouver and 53.4 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Cathlamet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kelso City Parks & Recreation
Rainier City Hall
Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cathlamet.
Astoria Transit Center
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Elsie, Oregon
Warrenton, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 83.06 mi (133.68 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Beach
Town in Washington, United States
| Population | 1,520 |
| Coordinates | 46.3523200, -124.0543200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Beach (-124.05432, 46.35232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $5.23 | $19.68 | $39.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $20.56 | $41.11 |
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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