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

1254.6 miles 2019.1 km · straight line
1525.2 miles actual route 2454.6 km · driving distance
26h 25min estimated drive time
$147 - $181 estimated fuel cost
~3h 1min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Manhattan?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Manhattan is 1254.6 miles (2019.1 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1525.2 miles, taking about 26h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 1min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Manhattan in Kansas.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Long Beach, California and Manhattan. 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 Long Beach, California to Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 25min $147 - $181 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 42min $122–$229* Budget
Train ~34h 21min $183–$534* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 418 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM