Spanning 557.5 miles from East Quincy to Long Beach, this journey across California takes approximately 9 hours and 31 minutes of pure drive time. Because of the significant distance, you should plan for this to be a two-day trip rather than a single-day push. You will begin your trek on local roads like Lawrence Street and Crescent Street before transitioning onto Highway 70. Budgeting roughly $129 for fuel is a smart move to keep your finances in check. While both the origin and destination sit within the Pacific Coast region, the shift from the mountain-adjacent landscape of East Quincy to the dense urban environment of Long Beach makes for a distinct transition.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
276.6 miles from East Quincy, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Westside Freeway
303.7 mi
5h 28m
Feather River Highway
80.1 mi
1h 48m
I 5 Truck
58.6 mi
1h 7m
CA 70
30.2 mi
36m
I 405 Truck
23 mi
26m
San Diego Freeway
18 mi
20m
State Highway 70
9.7 mi
14m
Golden State Highway
7.7 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 303.7 mi, about 5h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Quincy, CA and Long Beach, CA.
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Start on CA 70; CA 89
2.2 mi·3 min·East Main Street
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Continue on CA 70; CA 89
0.6 mi·1 min·Lawrence Street
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Turn slight right onto CA 70; CA 89
0.3 mi·45 sec·Crescent Street
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Continue on CA 70; CA 89
9.7 mi·14 min·State Highway 70
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Continue on CA 70
23 mi·34 min·Feather River Highway
6
Turn straight onto CA 70
57 mi·1 hr 13 min·Feather River Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CA 70
11 mi·12 min·CA 70
8
Continue on CA 70
1.5 mi·3 min·CA 70
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·5th Street
10
Turn left onto CA 70
4.2 mi·5 min·E Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
18 mi·20 min·CA 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto CA 99
4.9 mi·5 min·Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
13
Continue on CA 99
7.7 mi·8 min·Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 5
66 mi·1 hr 13 min·Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
0.8 mi·48 sec·Westside Freeway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
237 mi·4 hr 13 min·Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
58 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
4.1 mi·4 min·Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
0.3 mi·17 sec·I 5 Truck
Exit 158Toward I 405 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 405 Truck
23 mi·26 min·I 405 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
18 mi·20 min·San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
377 ft·9 sec
Toward I 710 South: Long BeachUse the slight right lane.
23
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·39 sec·this road
Exit 32BToward I 710 South: Long Beach
24
Merge onto I 710
2.4 mi·3 min·Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 710
0.5 mi·40 sec·Seaside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, AquariumUse the slight left / straight lanes.
27
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi·2 min·Shoreline Drive
28
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi·30 sec·South Chestnut Place
Use the left / uturn lanes.
29
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·West Ocean Boulevard
30
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi·21 sec·East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
East Ocean Boulevard
Trip Plan
To manage the 557.5-mile distance effectively, I recommend splitting your travel over two days to avoid driver fatigue. Since you have two planned stops, use them strategically to stretch your legs and refresh your focus before tackling the next segment of the drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $129 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local station pricing. A practical tip for this specific route is to prioritize your departures early in the morning; leaving East Quincy at sunrise helps you navigate the initial local road transitions before traffic volumes increase. Flexibility is your best asset here, so don't hesitate to adjust your pace if road conditions on Highway 70 become congested.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 276.6 miles from East Quincy, CA, or about 5h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 303.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 122 miles or 2h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 276.6 miles or 5h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 276.6 miles or 5h 34m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Beach, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Quincy, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Quincy, CA
Aim for roughly 277 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Long Beach, CA
Aim for roughly 277 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 122 miles from East Quincy, CA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 303.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 110 and 550.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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110 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|CA 70
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
207.3 mi into trip|~4h 20m in|I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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443.9 mi into trip|~8h 33m in|I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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506.3 mi into trip|~9h 45m in|I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
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550.7 mi into trip|~10h 37m in
Take the exit toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$127.15 one way
$254.30 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg194 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$131.03
$262.05
premium
$6.18
$134.53
$269.06
diesel
$5.61
$122.14
$244.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$127
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$257–$367
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 193.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
166
2
$58.09
$26.55
Efficient EV
138.3
1
$48.41
$22.13
EV Truck/SUV
221.3
2
$77.45
$35.40
Gas CO2
194 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
East Quincy, CA
Late night
in East Quincy on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Long Beach, CA
Late night
in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 42m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 515
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 438.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied driving experience that moves away from the typical interstate grind. Since the route features 0% highway share as defined in the data, you will navigate through a mix of local streets and Highway 70, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. The road's personality is defined by these primary thoroughfares rather than high-speed motorways, meaning your pace will be dictated by local traffic and road conditions. You will find that the character of the drive shifts as you leave the quieter northern sections and work your way toward the coastal metropolitan sprawl. Stay alert, as the lack of sustained highway stretches means you should anticipate a more technical and involved drive.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 303.7 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Feather River Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 110 miles in near CA 70.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 553.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 110 miles (CA 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.3 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 443.9 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Long Beach is a large port city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. Long Beach has some nice people-gathering amenities and genuine tourist attractions, such as a world-class aquarium and the Queen Mary floating museum/hotel. Special events are also held in the city like the annual Long Beach Grand Prix (a premier racing event held on city streets) and the annual Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride event. When compared to other areas like Hollywood, West Hollywood, Santa Monica and West L.A., Long Beach may not always be at the top of someone's tourist visit to the Los Angeles area, but the city draws its fair share of visitors and has proven it can definitely hold its own.
Top landmarks
•RMS Queen Mary — retired British ocean liner
•Terminal Island — island in Los Angeles County, California, United States
•Aquarium of the Pacific — public aquarium in Long Beach, California
The longest stretch is about 303.7 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 277 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Long Beach, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 110 miles (CA 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.3 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 443.9 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and César E. Chávez National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.7 hours each way, a round trip means 21.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Long Beach, CA before the return drive.
