How far is Weedpatch, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Weedpatch, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weedpatch and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weedpatch and Long Beach.
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Start on Buena Vista Boulevard
59 m · 8 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Turn right onto Weedpatch Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Weedpatch Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weedpatch Highway
50 m · 3 sec · Weedpatch Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Weedpatch Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Weedpatch Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bear Mountain Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · East Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · East Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Union Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South Union Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward 99
2861 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
10.5 mi · 11 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 Weedpatch 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.
Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Weedpatch and Sunny near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weedpatch to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Weedpatch and 63.5 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.46 one way or $52.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weedpatch and Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Val Verde
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 Val Verde.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weedpatch and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 109.72 mi (176.58 km).
#1 Weedpatch
Situated in the southern San Joaquin Valley of Kern County at an elevation of 387 feet, this unincorporated community sits within a predominantly agricultural region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2380200, -118.9151000 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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 (-118.189233, 33.766923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $5.84 | $26.46 | $52.91 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $37.51 | $75.03 |
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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