Lake Tahoe to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382 miles 614.7 km · straight line
473.2 miles actual route 761.5 km · driving distance
9h 47min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
164° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lake Tahoe from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Lake Tahoe to Long Beach, California is 382 miles (614.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located SSE of Lake Tahoe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473.2 miles, taking about 9h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 47min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 44min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 18min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Tahoe & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Lake Tahoe
39.10°N, 120.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
1897m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM