How far is West Bishop, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from West Bishop, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
297.38 mi
05h 07m
Flight
248.78 mi
400.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.78 mi
Kilometers
400.37 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.38 mi
Kilometers
478.58 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM PDT
Return by in West Bishop
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bishop
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bishop
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
Indian Wells
CA

Town in California

From West Bishop
147 mi
02h 33m
To Long Beach
150.4 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Bishop and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Red Hill Road

    97 m · 15 sec · Red Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Line Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Line Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on El Camino Sierra

    5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    26.1 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Edwards Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Edwards Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Aerospace Highway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Aerospace Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Midland Trail

    22 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Aerospace Highway

    20 mi · 23 min · Aerospace Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Aerospace Highway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Aerospace Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    48.2 mi · 53 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2606 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  25. 25

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

    115 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  29. 29

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bishop and Long Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
105 mi · 35%
Antelope Valley Freeway
49.6 mi · 17%
Aerospace Highway
42.1 mi · 14%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 8%
Midland Trail
22 mi · 7%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
248.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Wells
02h 33m from West Bishop
Leave By
6:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Bishop 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 West Bishop to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Indian Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from West Bishop and 150.4 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.52 one way or $121.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indian Wells

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Wells, 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 Indian Wells.

BUS

Mojave, California

73 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway
BUS

Tehachapi, California

79 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

109 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
BUS

Lancaster, California

110 mi away
44812 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bishop and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 248.78 mi (400.37 km).

West Bishop

#1 West Bishop

Census-designated place in Inyo County, California

Population2,607
Coordinates37.3610400, -118.4551100
Altitude1342
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: Red Hill Road (-118.455115, 37.361238)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.72 L · about $60.52
Round trip
$121.03
20.98 gal · 79.44 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $60.52 $121.03
Mid-grade $6.07 $63.63 $127.26
Premium $6.24 $65.49 $130.98
Diesel $7.57 $79.38 $158.76

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Bishop and Long Beach. The current time is 03:16:44.

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.