Long Beach, California to Mexico City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1533.9 miles 2468.5 km · straight line
1905.3 miles actual route 3066.3 km · driving distance
36h 4min estimated drive time
$183 - $226 estimated fuel cost
~3h 35min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Mexico City?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Mexico City is 1533.9 miles (2468.5 km) as the crow flies. Mexico City is located SE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1905.3 miles, taking about 36h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 35min. Long Beach, California is in California, United States, while Mexico City is in Mexico.

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. 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 Long Beach, California and Mexico City. 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 Mexico City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 4min $183 - $226 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 17min $152–$286* Budget
Train ~46h 53min $229–$667* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Mexico City

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 511 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM