Edmonton to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1385.7 miles 2230.1 km · straight line
1764.8 miles actual route 2840.2 km · driving distance
30h 39min estimated drive time
CAD 286 - CAD 352 estimated fuel cost
~3h 17min flight time
191° SSW bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Edmonton to Long Beach, California is 1385.7 miles (2230.1 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located SSW of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1764.8 miles, taking about 30h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Long Beach, California is in California, United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edmonton and Long Beach, California. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Edmonton to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 39min CAD 286 - CAD 352 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 47min $141–$265* Budget
Train ~39h 51min $212–$618* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 462 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM