Long Beach, California to Palm Springs, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

94.8 miles 152.5 km · straight line
114 miles actual route 183.5 km · driving distance
2h 19min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
87° E bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Palm Springs, California?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Palm Springs, California is 94.8 miles (152.5 km) as the crow flies. Palm Springs, California is located E of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 114 miles, taking about 2h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Beach, California and Palm Springs, 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 Long Beach, California to Palm Springs, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 19min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 47min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 12min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Palm Springs, California

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 262.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM