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

360.4 miles 580 km · straight line
393.6 miles actual route 633.5 km · driving distance
7h 19min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
322° NW bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Oakland?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Oakland is 360.4 miles (580 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located NW of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.6 miles, taking about 7h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Beach, California and Oakland. 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 Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 19min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 47min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~6h 57min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Oakland

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM