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

1438.6 miles 2315.2 km · straight line
1799.5 miles actual route 2896 km · driving distance
31h 44min estimated drive time
$173 - $213 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Moorhead?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Moorhead is 1438.6 miles (2315.2 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located NE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1799.5 miles, taking about 31h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Moorhead in Minnesota.

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 Moorhead. 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 Moorhead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 44min $173 - $213 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 5min $144–$270* Budget
Train ~41h 15min $216–$630* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Moorhead

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 480 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM