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

1282.6 miles 2064.1 km · straight line
1573.4 miles actual route 2532.1 km · driving distance
29h 45min estimated drive time
MXN 3621 - MXN 4456 estimated fuel cost
~3h 5min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Guadalajara from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Guadalajara to Long Beach, California is 1282.6 miles (2064.1 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located NW of Guadalajara. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1573.4 miles, taking about 29h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Guadalajara is in Mexico, 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 Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 45min MXN 3621 - MXN 4456 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 42min $126–$236* Budget
Train ~38h 41min $189–$551* Comfort

Quick Facts

Guadalajara
20.66°N, 103.35°W
America/Mexico_City
1566m 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 428 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM