Origin
Pasatiempo, CA
Afternoon in Pasatiempo on Tuesday
Local time
12:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pasatiempo, CA to Long Beach, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 3m
Distance
367.6 mi
592 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 52m
★
6 AM
7h 3m
8 AM
7h 26m
10 AM
7h 11m
12 PM
7h 9m
3 PM
7h 12m
5 PM
7h 25m
8 PM
6h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pasatiempo, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Long Beach, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Embark on a 367.6-mile journey from Pasatiempo, CA, to Long Beach, CA, with an estimated driving time of 7 hours and 3 minutes. This highway-focused drive is comfortably achievable in a single day, making it a solid option for a road trip if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. With a fuel cost estimated at $84, it's a budget-friendly excursion through California's Pacific Coast region. Expect a drive that leans heavily on major highways, offering a straightforward path to your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.8 miles from Pasatiempo, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 181.1 mi | 3h 14m |
| I 5 Truck | 58.6 mi | 1h 7m |
| Pacheco Pass Highway | 35.8 mi | 42m |
| I 405 Truck | 23 mi | 26m |
| San Diego Freeway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Cabrillo Highway | 14 mi | 16m |
| Riverside Road | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Golden State Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 181.1 mi, about 3h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasatiempo, CA and Long Beach, CA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Clubhouse Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Clubhouse Road
3
Continue on Pasatiempo Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pasatiempo Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
5
Merge onto CA 17
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Santa Cruz Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Watsonville, Monterey
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Cabrillo Highway
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cabrillo Highway
8
Merge onto CA 1
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Cabrillo Highway
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 152: Watsonville, Gilroy
10
Continue on CA 152
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on CA 152
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto CA 152
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Beach Street
13
Turn right onto Blackburn Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Blackburn Street
14
Turn left onto CA 129
222 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Riverside Drive
15
Continue on CA 129
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Road
16
Enter roundabout onto Riverside Road
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
Riverside Road
17
Continue on Riverside Road
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Riverside Road
18
Continue on CA 129
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Chittenden Road
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
20
Merge onto US 101
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
El Camino Real
21
Continue on US 101
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Valley Freeway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 353
Toward CA 25 East
23
At end of road, turn left onto CA 25
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
24
Continue on CR G7
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto CA 152
36 mi
·
42 min
·
Pacheco Pass Highway
26
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5: Los Angeles
27
Merge onto I 5
181 mi
·
3 hr 14 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 5 Truck
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405 Truck
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 405 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
377 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
Use the slight right lane.
34
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Exit 32B
Toward I 710 South: Long Beach
35
Merge onto I 710
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Beach Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on I 710
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Seaside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
38
Continue on Shoreline Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shoreline Drive
39
Turn left onto South Chestnut Place
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Chestnut Place
Use the left / uturn lanes.
40
Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ocean Boulevard
41
Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Ocean Boulevard
Use the left lane.
42
Arrive at destination
East Ocean Boulevard
Trip Plan
For this 7-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Pasatiempo to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only two recommended stops, you have flexibility in pacing your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 181.1-mile stretch on Westside Freeway, as services can be spaced out on major highways. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach Long Beach without needing an overnight stay.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.8 miles from Pasatiempo, CA, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 81 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.8 miles or 3h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 50m
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 Pasatiempo, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pasatiempo, CA
This is one driving day of about 367.6 miles and 7h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Pasatiempo, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 181.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.8 miles from Pasatiempo, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 305 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 365.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward Watsonville, Monterey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward Watsonville, Monterey
6
258.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m 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.
6
316.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 1m in
|
I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
320.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 5m 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
7
365.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 58m 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
$83.32 one way
$166.64 round trip
$5.76/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.96 | $86.20 | $172.40 |
| premium | $6.09 | $88.17 | $176.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.16 | $162.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$83
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$108–$133
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.3 | 1 | $38.60 | $17.64 |
| Efficient EV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.17 | $14.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147 | 1 | $51.46 | $23.53 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Long Beach, CA
Afternoon in Long Beach on Tuesday
Local time
12:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
SSW 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:38AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:38AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka 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.
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
9 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
7h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 329.6
View on nps.gov
César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
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 253.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches on Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, and Pacheco Pass Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 181.1 miles on Westside Freeway, meaning you'll have extended periods of consistent driving. While primarily highway, the inclusion of Pacheco Pass Highway suggests potential for varied terrain and road conditions as you progress southward.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 181.1 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 367.6 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 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.3 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 316.7 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Pasatiempo, CA
Full guide →Arriving in Long Beach, CA
Full guide →Founded 1888
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 3m. Total distance: 367.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 181.1 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.3 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 316.7 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): 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 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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